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DRESS    AND    INSIGNIA 
WORN    AT    COURT. 


J      S.WILKINSON. 


TAiLOES  &  Robe  Makers 

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C^His    MajestxO 


Court   and    Levee    Dress. 
Household,  Diplomatic,  Civil  and  Consular  Uniforms. 
Mantles  and  Ribands  of  the  Orders  of  Knighthood. 
Peers'   Parliamentary   and    Coronation     Robes. 


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London,  W.  1. 


Telephone:-  Mayfair,  1504, 


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Le/IBING  J^UTHOMITIES  UPOI^ 


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ATTEND    COURT    FUJSTCTIONS 


Under  the  dCrec-tLorv  <?/ 

The    Lord    Ciiambereain. 


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Dress  and  Insignia   Worn  at  Court. 


By  Appointment  to 


By  Appointment  to 


H.M.  The  King. 


H.R.H.  The  Prince  of  Walks. 


Motor   Carriages. 


THE  superiority  of  the  Daimler  has 
never  been  challenged.  It  possesses 
the  exclusive  features  of  the  Daimler  Sleeve- 
Valve  Engine.  It  is  the  recognised  motor 
carriage  for  all  who  appreciate  dignity, 
refinement  and  luxury  at  its  best. 


The     Daimler     Company     Limited, 

Coventry. 

LONDON  SHOWROOMS   -   27-28.  PALL  MALL.  S.W.  \. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court, 


ERARD  PIANOS 

PARIS. 


The  celebrity  these  truly  magnificent  pianos  have  attained  is  due  to 
ERARD'S  inventions,  which  have  given  them  historically,  absolute  supremacy 
among  all  piano  makers. 

The  Royal  Warrants  and  honours  conferred  on  them  date  from   1785. 

For  over  a  century  the  v/orld's  greatest  Pianists  have  played  the  ERARD, 
the  best  known  being  Liszt,  Thalbsrg,  Rubinstein,  Paderewski,  Busoni. 

The  latest  models  are  remarkable  for  their  BEAUTIFUL  TONE  and 
MECHANICAL  PERFECTION. 


S.   (®,  p.    ERARD, 

Pianoforte  Makers  by  appointment  to  His  Majesty  The  King. 
Her  Majesty  The  Queen. 

18,  GREAT  MARLBOROUGH   STREET,  W.  1 


Dress  and  Insignia    IVoni  at  Court. 


THURSTON  &  Co.,  Ltd., 

Established    1799. 

THE    PARENT    HOUSE    OF    THE    BILLIARD    TRADE. 


BY  SPECIAL  APPOINTMENT  TO  H.M.  KING  GEORGE  V. 

also 

Warrant    Holders  to  H.M.  King  Edward  VII.,  H.M.  Queen  Victoria, 
H.M.  King  William    IV..  H.M.   King    George    IV. 


MANUFACTURERS  OF 


BILLIARD    TABLES 

and   all    Billiard    Accessories 

Special   Designs  for    the   Following  Periods  : — 

ELIZABETHAN.  GEORGIAN.  SHERATON. 

JACOBEAN.  ADAMS.  LOUIS  XIV. 

RENAISSANCE.  EMPIRE. 


The  High  Speed,  Silent  and  Accurate 

*'Thurstonic '  Patent  Billiard  Cushion 

is  giving  pleasure   to  thousands    of  players  in   all   parts  of  the  World. 


This   Cushion  is  not  only  the  latest,  it   is  also  the    best ;    and   most,    if 

not  all,  of  the  record  breaks  made  by  the  leading  Professional  players 

have  been  made  on  Thurston  Tables  fitted  with  this  Cushion, 


LEICESTER    SQUARE,    LONDON. 

CAPE     TOWN,     JOHANNESBURG,     and    BRANCHES,    and 
AGENCIES  throughout  the  BRITISH  EMPIRE. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


BY  APPOINTMENT 

jevc/TbuerjS    to 


THEIR  MXrE  STIES 
THE  KING  G- QUEEN 


Jklephane 
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EMPEXRL  LOKDON 


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MMCERS  OF  THE  INSIGNIAOT  THE  PRINCIPAL  OKDERS 
OF  KNKHIHODDTOTHE  BRITISHeiNDRNGOVERNMENTS 

CHOICE  JFWELS 

PEARL  TSnECKLACES 

ENGAGEMENT  RINGS 

RACE  CUPS,  PRESENTAnON  PLATE 

ANTIQUE  SILVER.  SHEFFIEID  PLATE 

VMIDaiCSNS  FORINSURXNTCE 
AND  PROBATE 


GARRARD^eJS' 

124  ALBEMARLE  STT?^ 


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Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court, 


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Furmshing    and    Decoration 


ESTIMATES    FREE 


MAPLE  &  C 


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BY    APPOINTMENT    TO    H.M.     THE    KING 

Paris  I^ONDON  Buenos  Aires 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


HAWKES    &    Co.,    Ltd., 

Military,  Civil,  and  Diplomatic  Tailors, 

1,    SAVILE     ROW,     LONDON,    W.  1. 


OUTFITTERS  by  Appointment  to  His 
Majesty's  Body-Guard  of  the  Honourable 
Corps  of  Gentlemen-at-Arms   (see  page  23). 


Telegrams :  Captaincy,  Reg.  London. 


Telephone  :  Regent   186. 


TELEGRAPHIC  ADDRESS:  "MOMENTUM,   LONDON. 
TELEPHONE  No.:  GERRARD  3819. 


PARIS:  15,  RUE  MARSOLLIER. 
DUBLIN:  18,  CROW  STREET. 
PORTSMOUTH:  21 ,  LION  TERRACE 
AND  SUDBURY,  SUFFOLK. 


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W.I. 


Gold  Lace  Manufacturers  &  Embroiderers, 

Button  And  Military  Ornament  Makers  and  Sword  Cutlers. 

HELMETS.    CHACOS,    CAPS,    BELTS,    &c. 


CONTR'ACTORS   TO   H.M.  GOVERNMENT. 


TRADE   ONLY   SUPPLIED. 


Dress  mid  hisignia    Worn  at  Court. 


I    Hamilton  &  Inches     -^i^   I 


Diamond  Merchants     :  :     Gold  and  Silversmiths, 

Clock  and  Watch  Makers  to  His  Majesty  in  Scotland. 

Chronometer  Makers  to  the  Admiralty.  By  Appointment. 


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Miniature    Medals    &    Decorations.  H 

Masonic  Regalia. 

SILVER  QUAICH 

or    Stirrup    Cup.     An  ancient    Highland    Shallow  Cup 
or  Drinking  Vessel. 

Fashionable  as  Pin  Trays,  Ash  Trays,  &c. 
Reproductions  in  Silver  from  the  Antique. 


88,  Princes  Street,  Edinburgh. 

Telegrams:    Inches,  Edinburgh.  Telephone:   Central  2388. 


By     Appointment 


Telegraphic  Address: 

ABOUND,  W 

LONDON." 


Telephone : 
BROWBOUND,  WESDO,  fJW^M^  MAYFAIR  784. 


TO  H.M.  THE  KING. 

HERBERT  JOHNSON 

HATTER, 

38,  New  Bond  Street,  London,  W.  1 . 

ALL   CLASSES   OF   MINISTERIAL 
AND   COURT   HATS  MADE. 

JOHNSON   &  Ca.  LTD..  '™'*""^  «""«-  CHAPMAN  &  MOORE, 

former.y  of  Regent  St.,  W.  I  formerly  of  Old  Bond  St..  W.  1 . 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


^  ^OVAL  WAR,?^^^ 


^O  HIS  MAJES'T^* 

FOUNDED    1760. 


JENNENS&Co.Xtd.. 

2,  NEW  BURLINGTON  PLACE,  REGENT  STREET, 

--^  LONDON. 


9iim|^  $z  ^abg  Contractors, 

MANUFACTURERS    OF 

MILITARY     ORNAMENTS,     BUTTONS     AND 
METAL    HELMETS, 


BUTTONS. 

MILITARY, 

NAVAL, 

DIPLOMATIC, 

CONSULAR, 

COURT    DRESS, 

HUNTING, 

YACHT, 

GOLF, 

HIGHLAND, 

LIVERY, 

FANCY, 

BRACE, 

BALL, 

VEST    STUDS. 


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DIES      CUT. 


CAVALRY    HELMETS, 
CAVALRY    POUCHES. 
BELT    ORNAMENTS. 
HELMET    FITTINGS. 
PUGRI    BADGES. 
CAP    BADGES. 
COLLAR    BADGES. 
BADGES    OF    RANK. 
SHOULDER   TITLES. 
SHOULDER    CHAINS. 
WHISTLES. 
MENU    STANDS. 
PROGRAMME    DESKS. 
DRUM    MAJOR'S    STAVES. 
BRIDLE    BOSSES. 
BRIDLE    BUCKLES. 
HAT    PINS. 
REGTL.    BROOCHES. 
REGTL.    SLEEVE    LINKS. 
HOOKS    &    EYES. 


(5ee  BUTTON  PLATES-pages  202  and  204). 


Dress  and  hisig7iia    Worn  at  Court, 


BY   APPOINTMENT 

TO  H.M.  THE  KING. 


J.  STEWART  &  SON, 


CLOTHIERS    BY    APPOINTMENT    TO    THE     KING'S     BODY    GUARD 
FOR    SCOTLAND    (ROYAL    COMPANY    OF    ARCHERS).         {Sec  page  21) 

Tailors  by  Appointment  to  the  Mid-Lothlan  County  Club. 


UNIFORMS    FOR    ALL    THE     SERVICES. 

Mujti  for  every  occasion.  Highland  Dress  and  Appointments. 


88,  GEORGE  STREET,  EDINBURGH. 


J.C.VICKERY 


No.  D  2358. 
Very  Flat  Solid  18-ct.    Gold   Hunter  Watch 

First   Class   Fully   Jewelled   Lever   Movement. 

Ideal  for  evening    wear ;    or  Open 

Face  ditto. 


Vickery^s    Flat   Watches 

for  Court  Dress,  Evening 

Wear,   Uniforms,   &c> 

Also  very  flat  Gold  Cigarette 
and  Match  Cases,  for  evening 
wear  ;  Silk  and  Platinum  Watch 
Fobs,  Platinum  Chains,  Pearl 
Studs,  Vest  Buttons  and  Sleeve 
Links,  etc. 

Inspection  Cordialiy  invited 
or     Catalogue     post     free. 

J.    C.   VICKERY, 

By  appointment  to: 

His  Majesty  The  King.  H.M.  The  Queen. 

H.R.H.  The  Prince  of  Wales. 

177  to  183,  Regent  Street,  W.l. 

JEWELLER.       SILVERSMITH       AND 
DRESSING  CASE  MANUFACTURER. 


Dress  and  Instpnia    Worn  at  Court. 


%\t  Appointment  to  |]vs  Hajcstw  tbc  |iing  antr  |].|i.^).  l^c  |Jrincc  of  iCla 


€m\\  iiits. 


105,  107,  109,  OXFORD  STREET. 

62a,    PICCADILLY. 
47,  CORNHILL.  58,  GHEAPSIDE. 

LONDON. 

(Estubdsihrb  in  tbf  ^Uio,n  of  llino  (!jrov9c  the  fourth. 


JONES,  CHALK  U  DAWSON, 

TAILORS. 


NAVAL    &    MILITARY    UNIFORMS, 

DIPLOMATIC  &  CONSULAR  UNIFORMS, 

COURT   &    LEVEE    DRESS. 


Head    Dress  and  Accoutrement    Makers, 


6,  SACKVILLE  STREET,  PICCADILLY,  w.i. 


Telegrams— "JONESIAN,  PICCY,  LONDON." 


Telephone-REGENT  656. 


10 


Dress  and  Insiornia    Worn  at  Court. 


To  H.M.  Queen  Mary. 


To  H.M.  King  George  V. 


To  H.R.H.  The  Prince  of  Wales. 


THE  'WINDSOR"  SERVICE. 

ELKINGTON 


&C0., 
LTD. 


Silmsmitbs  by  jflppoinfincnt. 
Goldsmiths.       Court    Jewellers.       Medallists. 

London    Showrooms  : 

22,  Regent  Street,  S.W.  1.  73,  Cheapside,  E.C.  2. 


MINIATURE 
DECORATIONS 

SUPPLIED 
FROM     STOCK. 


BIRMINGHAM.  LIVERPOOL. 

GLASGOW. 

MONTREAL.  CALCUTTA. 

BUENOS  AIRES.  ETC 


ILLUSTRATED 
CATALOGUE 

SENT 
ON     REQUEST. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


II 


{.V  special  appointment  to 

His  ^Majesty  The  King  of  Spain, 

Her  Majesty  The  Queen  o/  Spain. 


By  special  appointment  to 

His  Majesty  The  King. 

Her  3^daje%ty  The  Queen, 

Her  Majesty  Queen  ^Alexandra. 


'By  special  appointment  to 
His  Majesty  The  King  of  Sweden, 
Her  Majesty  The  Queen  of  Sweden. 


COURT    DRESSMAKERS. 

As  Court  Dressmakers  the  House  of 
Debenham  &  Freebody  has  always  been 
famous  for  the  creation  of  the  most  beau- 
tiful Presentation  Dresses  and  Debutantes' 
Gowns,  all  of  which  are  specially  designed 
by  artists,  made  by  their  own  skilled 
workers  and  fitted  by  expert  French  and 
English  fitters.  Specimen  designs  will 
be  prepared  and  drawn  in  full  detail, 
together  with  patterns  and  estimates,  and 
sent  free  of  charge  in  response   to  enquiries. 


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WEDDING   OUTFITS 
AND     TROUSSEAUX 


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"DEBENHAM  &  FREEBODY      ■ 


CDehenhams  Ltd.) 


Wigmore  Street  Cavendish  Square^  London,  W.l  s 


JliillllllllililllllllllllliliiilliilillllllllliliilililllillllilllliiH^^^^^ 


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Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


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Patent  Lock  and  Safe  Makers  to  His  Majesty  King  George  V. 


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Despatch  Box  with 
Keyless  Dial  Lock. 

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Reproduction  of  the  original  Patent  of  the  Chubb 
Detector  Lock,  dated  February,  i8i8. 

CHUBB  &  SON'S 

LOCK  &  SAFE  Co.,  Ltd. 

Established  in  the  Reign  ot  King  George  III. 

'Specialists  in  STRONG  ROOM  CONSTRUCTION, 
TRIPLE  TREASURY  CONSTRUCTION,  SAFE 
DEPOSIT  INSTALLATIONS,  CRANE-HINGE  DOORS. 


g  Fairlight  Despatch  Box.  ^J 

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Flat  Deed  Box. 


"J.'Ui'Hi'^'U'W' 


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§^^^^^^^,^^^^^^^^,^    68,    St.    James*.    St 


i  CHUBB  &  SON'S  LOCK  &  SAFE  Co., 

i  Ltd. 

128,  Queen   Victoria   Street,  E.C.  and 

Pall   Mall,   S.W. 


^.•^•^•^'^•^•idCi&'^Vi'idCidi'^'i&-yM 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


BY     APPOINTMENT 


JEWELS 

of  higKest  quality. 


Mappin  6  Webb 


£td:l 

158-162  Oxford  St.W. I.      172  Recent  St.,Wl.     2aueenVictoriaSt..E.G.4-. 


Brcacher 
Paris'.  Rome,  Buenoi'  R  i  re. 


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Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court, 


"  Conguete  de  L' Air."    A  finclyivrojig^ht  reproduction 

of  Colin  George  s  celebrated  tribute  to  aviation. 

Htight  5J  inches.     Wing-span  7^  inches. 


FINNIGANS  MOTOR  MASCOTS 
appeal  to  the  car  owner  on  account 
of  their  beauty  and  individuality. 
Artistic  merit  and  superlative  work- 
manship are  manifest  in  each ;  they 
are  mascots  that  enhance  the  appear- 
ance of  the  car.  A  call  at  Finnigans 
Showrooms  will  interest  you. 

r  innigans 

18-20  New  Bond  St.,  London,  W.  1 


MANCHESTER  : 

123  Deansgate 
113-115  Market  St 


LIVERPOOL  : 

26  Bold  Street 
37-41  Dale  Street 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


15 


BY  ROYAL  WARRANT 


CONTENTS. 


18  Table  Knives. 
18  Dessert     ,. 

1  pair  9  in.  Carvers. 

1   pair  7  in.        ,, 

1   pair  Game      ,, 

1   Steel. 
18  Table  Forks. 
18  Dessert  „ 

6  Table  Spoons, 
12  Soup 
18  Dessert 
12  Tea 

6  Egg 

4  Salt 

1   pair  Sugar  Tongs. 

1  Butter  Knife. 

2  Knife  Rests. 
2  Soup  Ladles. 
4  Sauce      ,, 

1   Gravy  Spoon. 


CUTLERS  TO  HIS  MAJESTY. 


148  Pieces. 


Fine  Oak  "Jacobean"  Stand  Cabinet  of  Cutlery  and  Plate  contents  as  above. 


The  knives  can  be  supplied  with  "  Ivory"  or  Ivory  grain  Handles  and  in  **  Hygienic  " 
Rust  Resisting  Steel,  or  Shear  Steel,  together  with  "  A  1  "  quality  plate  or  sterling 

silver. 

Contents  can  be  varied  to  suit  requirements  and  any  pattern  of  case,  canteen  or  cabinet  made  to  order. 
Price  of  above  sent  on  application  to 

Thomas  Turner  &  Co.  's« 

SUFFOLK   WORKS,    SHEFFIELD,   ENGLAND. 

London  Office:    "Bath  House,"  57,  Holborn  Viaduct,  E.C.  1. 


1 6  Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


Tel.  Address:  ^ IffSPaErM^L^.^^  Telephone-. 

REGIMENTALS,    LONDON."  (T /^BTOHBera^niV  GERRARD    2740. 


BY     APPOINTMENT. 


ESTABLISHED    150    YEARS. 


ROGERS  &  COMPANY, 

(MILITARY  OUTFITTERS),   LTD. 

COURT    TAILORS. 

GOLD     LACE     MANUFACTURERS 

AND 

EMBROIDERERS. 

REGIMENTAL  COLOUR  AND  BANNER  MAKERS. 

8,    NEW    BURLINGTON    STREET, 

SAVILE    ROW,    LONDON,    W. 


Dress  and  Insignia   Worn  at  Court, 


17 


THE    SUPERB 
CIGARETTE 


TURKISH         EGYPTIAN         VIRGINIAN 


AilOULCA    IS 


THE    PERFECT 
TOBACCO 

MEDIUM 

SMOKING    MIXTURE 


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1 8  Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


UNIFORM 

We  specialise  in  the  production 
of  uniform  for  the  Diplomatic, 
Civil  and  Consular  Services, 
also  for  Lord  and  Deputy 
Lieutenants,  and  Officers  of 
the    Navy   and    Army. 

Having    made    a   close    study 

of  this  special  work  for  over 

50  years,  w^e  are    conversant  Established 

with    all  the  Regulations  and  '^^* 

are  always  pleased  to  submit 

detailed  estimates  for  Uniform 

for      any     branch     of      these 

services. 

Wm.  ANDERSON  &  SONS,  ua.. 

Court,  Naval  and  Military  Outfitters, 

14  &  16  George  Street,         157  Hope  Street, 

Edinburgh.  Glasgow. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Coiirt. 


19 


By  Royal  Warrant 
of  Appointment 


To  His   Majesty 
King  George  V, 


Xade  in  '(Swo  Varieties. 


DUSMO  for  Carpets 
and  Polished  Floors. 

The  powder  is  laid  in  a  thin  line 
across  the  carpet  and  is  then  swept 
evenly  forward  with  a  stiff  broom. 

It  absorbs  every  particle  of  dust, 
which  cannot,  therefore,  rise  into 
the  air  to  cause  damage  to  curtains 
and  decorations. 

Tea  -  leaves  simply  damp  the 
carpet,  turning  the  dust  into 
mud — DUSMO,  by  removing  the 
dust,  brightens  the  colours  of  the 
carpet. 


DUSMO  B  (Lydus) 


for 


Uncarpeted  Floors. 


This  variety  of  Dusmo  is  similar 
to  the  Carpet  Dusmo,  in  that  it 
absorbs  all  the  dust,  but,  being 
heavier,  it  has  a  gentle,  dry- 
scouring  action,  which  removes 
the  dirt  and  improves  the  floor 
surface,  thus  saving  washing  and 
scrubbing. 

It  is  used  with  the  ordinary  soft 
broom. 


DUSMO  contains  no  oil  or  grease,  and,  being  hygroscopic,  retains  its  dust 
absorbing  properties  indefinitely.    ::         ::         ::         ::        ::         ::         ::        :: 

As  only  a  thin  line  of  powder   is   required 
for   each   sweeping   it    is    most    economical. 


DUSMO   Co.,   Ltd.,  Stratford,  E 


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20 


Dress  and  Insignia  Worn  at  Court. 


IRISiJ  LINENS 

^TRe  finestmc^orki  produces. 


1776-1921. 


rpROM  the  clays  of  King  George  III  to  King  George  V,  Walpole's  Pure  Irish 
y  I.inen  for  Table,  Bed  and  Household  has  received  Royal  approbation.  It 
is  recognised  to-day  as  the  standard  of  excellence  in  weaving.  Distinctive 
and  appropriate,  it  possesses  a  perennial  charm  and  irresistibly  appeals  to  the 

most  exclusive  taste. 
TTTALPOLE    Brothers  are   actual  manufacturers  of  Slieets.    Pillow   Cases, 
""      Hand  Woven  and  Woven  Double  Damask  Cloths,  Napkins,  etc.     They 
supply   direct   to   their  clientele   and  thus  save   all   intermediate   profits. 

IRISH  LINEN  HAND-WOVEN  DOUBLE  DAMASK  TABLE  CLOTH 

(as  illustration). 
Made  in  our   Waringstown  Factory  from  best  Flax   Yarns. 


Breakfast  and  Dinner 
Napkins  to  match. 


One  of  our  many  charming 
and  beautifnl  designs. 


Acanthus  Foliage  and  Classical  Figures  from  the  Portland  Vase. 


{London),  Ltd. 
89-90,  New  Bond  St.,  W.  1.       175-176,  Si.oane  St.,  S.W.  1. 


:io,  High  St.,  Kensington,  W.  8. 


Dress  and  Insignia   Worn  at  Court. 


21 


'Phone:  Regent  638. 


Telegrams:  Cater  &  Co.,  London. 


'^ht  Original  Firm.       Established  1776. 

CATERS 

Naval  and  Military  Tailors 

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ALPHABETICAL    LNDEX. 


PAGE 

Academical  Gowns 80 

Academicians,  Royal           ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  80 

Aides-de-Camp,  Naval  and  Military         ii 

Air  Force,  Navy,  Army  and           55 

Archbishops  ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  62 

Archdeacons   ..         ...         ..           ...         ...          ...         ...          ...         ...  63 

Archers,  Royal  Company  of  (His  Majesty's  Bodyguard  for  Scotland)  ...  27 

Army  and  Air  Force,  Navy            ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  55 

Bargemaster,  His  Majesty's           ...         , 163 

Bishops          ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  62 

Borough  Chief  Constables 93 

Buttons  (2  plates) 202  &  204 

Ceremonial  Departments,  Gentlemen  of  ...          ...         ...         ...          ...  6 

Chaplains  to  the  King         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  64 

Ditto      Naval,  Army  and' Territorial  Force      ...         ...          ...         ...  64 

Ditto             ditto                 ditto              Mess  Dress  and  Evening  Dres.s  190 

Children  of  His  Majesty's  Chapels  Royal,  Full  Dress  and  Undress     ...  160 

City  Chief  Constables          93 

City  Marshal,  Full  Dress    ...         ...          ...          ...         ...         ...         ...  88 

Ditto          Undress  and  for  Mounted  Duties 199 

City  of  London,  Lieutenants  of  the.  Full  Dress $8 

Ditto                           Service  Dress         187 

City  of  London  Police — Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioner   ...  91 

Ditto                               ditto                               Undress  196 
Civil  Uniform,  Alterations  in  Regulations  with  regard  to  (*'  London 

Gazette")        36 

Ditto          Alternative  Evening  Dress         ...         ...         ...         ...  39 

Ditto          Full  Dress Z1 

Ditto          Levee  Dress          37 

Clergy  and  Nonconformist  Ministers         63 

Collar  Days 135 

Colonial    Service — Governors-General,    Governors    and    High    Com- 
missioners...        ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  50 

Ditto           Officers  of  Oversea  Dominions 52 

Ditto           White  Tropical  Uniform            53 

Ditto           Evening  Dress  worn  by  the  Staffs  of  all  Governors- 
General  and  Governors     185 

A  2 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX. 


PAGE 

Commons,  Officers  of  the  House  of          ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  42 

Constable  and  Governor  of  Windsor  Castle          ...         ...         32 

Constabulary,  Royal  Irish,  Inspector- General     ...         ...         ...         ...  94 

Ditto              ditto        Deputy  Inspector-General 95 

Ditto              ditto        Assistant  Inspectors- General            ...         ...  96 

Ditto              ditto        County  and  District  Inspectors       96 

Consular  Service,  Full  Dress          45 

Ditto            Levee  Dress       46 

Ditto            Undress 167 

Ditto            White  Uniform  to  be  worn  in  Hot  Climates            ...  168 

Consuls  (British  Subjects),  representing  Foreign  Countries,  Uniform  of  47 

Coronets        152 

Counties — His  Majesty's  Lieutenants  of  (Full  Dress) 56 

Ditto                           (Service  Dress)           186 

County  Chief  Constables     ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  92 

Court  Dress,  Velvet  (New  Style) 76 

Ditto         ditto    (Old  Style)     , 77 

Ditto        Cloth 78 

Ditto         Alternative  Dress      ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  79 

Court  Mourning        ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  loi 

Courts,  Regulations  for  Their  Majesties'  ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  147 

Courts,  Dress  for  Ladies  attending  Their  Majesties'       149 

Crown  Solicitors — Ireland  ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...          ...  72 

Decorations,  the  Order  in  which  worn      ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  120 

Deputy-Constable  and  Lieutenant-Governor  of  Windsor  Castle            ...  33 

Deputy-Lieutenants  and  Vice- Lieutenants  of  Counties,  Full  Dress   ...  60 

Ditto                    ditto                    ditto                    Service  Dress  188 

Diplomatic  Corps     ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  43 

Diplomatic  Service,  Members  of  His  Majesty's 44 

Ditto                               ditto                      Evening  Dress           ...  166 

Ditto              White  Uniform  to  be  worn  in  Hot  Climates        ...  166 

Doctors  of  Divinity 62 

Dublin  Metropolitan  Police — Chief  and  Assistant  Commissioner            ...  99 

Ditto                        ditto                        ditto                       Undress  197 

Earl  Marshal             12 

Equerries  and  Aides-de-Camp,  Naval  and  Military        il 

Evening  Dress,  Manner  of  wearing  Insignia  with          ...         ...         ...  112 

Ditto           Occasions  of  wearing  Insignia  with       115 

P'ield-Marshals          55 

Foreign  Office,  Officers  on  the  Establishment  of 44 

Foreign  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals,  Regulations  as  to     123 

Garter  Principal  King  of  Arms      14 

Gentlemen-at-Arms,   His  Majesty's   Body  Guard  of  the  Honourable 

Corps  of 23 

Gentleman  Usher  of  the  Black  Rod,  House  of  Lords     41 

Governors-General,  Governors,  and  High  Commissioners         5° 

Ditto                   ditto              gtaffs  of,  Evening  Dress 185 


ALPHABETICAL    INDEX. 


PAGE 

Heralds — England 15 

Ditto       Scotland 19 

Ditto       Ireland      22 

Hibernian  Academy  of  Arts,  The  Royal 80 

High  Commissioners  of  Overseas  Dominions      ...         ...         ...         ...  50 

Highland  Dress         81 

His  Majesty's  Household,  Full  Dress       ...  i 

Ditto                   Levee  Dress     ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  2 

Ditto                   Evening  Dress             ...         ...         ...         ...  4 

Holyrood  High  Constables            165 

Household  Cavalry 55 

House  of  Lords,  Officers  of           ..  41 

Ditto     Commons,  Officers  of     42 

India,  Officers  of  the  Government  of        48  &  49 

Ditto  Government  of.     Rules  regarding  Uniforms  worn  by  Officers  in 

Civil  Employ        169 

Ditto  Rules  regarding  wearing  of  Uniform,  other  than  Full  and  Levee 
Dress,  by  Officers   of  the  Political  Departments  under  the 

Government  of  India  and  the  Government  of  Bombay          ...  177 
Ditto  Dress  to  be  worn  by  the  Presidents  of  the  Council  of  State  and 

of  the  Legislative  Assembly       1 83 

Ditto  Viceregal  Staff,  Evening  Dress  of            184 

Insignia,  Regulations  as  to  the  wearing  of  the  various  Orders  in  Full 

Dress  and  Levee  Dress           105 

Ditto     Instructions  as  to  wearing  more  than  one  Neck  Badge  in 

Uniform           no 

Ditto    Wearing  of,  with  Court  Dress  ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  m 

Ditto     Regulations  as  to  the  wearing  of  the  various  Orders  in  Even- 
ing Dress          ...         ...         ...         ...         ...          ...         ...  112 

Ditto     Wearing  of  Knights  Grand  Cross  Ribands  and  Neck  Badges 

with  Evening  Dress     ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  114 

Ditto     Occasions  when  Orders,  Miniature  Decorations  and  Medals 

should  be  worn  with  Evening  Dress 115 

Ditto     Regulations  as  to  the  wearing  of  Orders,  Decorations  and 

Medals  in  Morning  Dress       117 

Ditto    Wearing  of  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals  by  Ladies  in 

Morning  Dress...         ...         ...         ...          ...         ...         ...  119 

Ditto     Order  in  which  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals  are  worn  ...  120 
Ditto    Regulations  as  to  the  wearing  of  Foreign  Orders,  Decorations 
and  Medals  applicable  to  persons  in  the  Service  of  the 

Crown  ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  123 

Ditto     Regulations  as  to  the  wearing  of  Foreign  Orders,  Decorations 
and  Medals  applicable  to  persons  NOT  in  the  Service  of  the 

Crown 127 

Ditto     War  Decorations  and  Medals,  Foreign          ...         ...         ...  131 

Ditto    Regulations  as  to  return  of  Insignia  on  promotion  or  death  132 

Inspectors  of  Palaces          159 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX. 


PAGE 

Ireland,  Lord  Lieutenant  of,  Viceregal  Household,  Full  Dress            ...  82 

Ditto                                   ditto                Levee  Dress         ...  82 

Ditto                                   ditto                Aide-de-Camp     ...  83 

Ditto                                   ditto                Master  of  the  Horse  84 

Ditto                                   ditto                Pages  of  Honour ...  84 

Ditto                                    ditto                 Evening  Dress     ...  198 

Irish  Constabulary,  Royal,  Inspector-General,  Full  Dress         94 

Ditto                 Deputy  Inspector- General,  Full  Dress       ...  95 

Ditto                 Assistant  Inspectors-General,  Full  Dress  ...  96 

Ditto                 County  and  District  Inspectors,  Full  Dress  96 
Judges  of  the  High  Court,  Red  Letter  Days  when  Scarlet  Robes  are 

worn  at  Sittings  of  the  Court  of  Law            200 

Judicial  and  Legal 65 

Kings  of  Arms,  Provincial  (Clarenceux  and  Norroy)       15 

Knighthood,  Officers  of  the  Orders  of       100 

Ladies' Dress  at  Their  Majesties' Courts 149 

Legal  and  Judicial    ...         ...         ...         ...          ...         ...         ...         ...  65 

Levees,  Regulations  for  His  Majesty's      ...         ...          ...          ...         ...  150 

Lieutenants  of  the  City  of  London,  Full  Dress  ...         ...         ...          ...  58 

Ditto                            Service  Dress          ...         ...         ...  187 

Lieutenants  of  Counties,  His  Majesty's,  Full  Dress       ...         ...         ...  56 

Ditto                                Service  Dress  .. .         ...         ...  186 

Lord  Great  Chamberlain    ...          ...         ...         ...          ...           ..         ...  41 

Ditto                    Secretary  of      41 

Lord  Chamberlain's  Office,  Gentlemen  of            6 

Lord  Lieutenant  of  Ireland,  Viceregal  Household,  Full  Dress            ...  82 

Ditto                                     ditto                 Levee  Dress         ...  82 

Ditto                                   ditto                Aide-de-Camp     ...  83 

Ditto                                     ditto                 Master  of  the  Horse  84 

Ditto                                     ditto                 Pages  of  Honour...  84 

Ditto                                     ditto                 Evening  Dre.ss     ...  198 

Lord  Mayor  of  London       ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  86 

Lord  Warden  of  the  Cinque  Ports,  Full  Dress    ...         ...         ...          ...  73 

Ditto                            Undress  and  Evening  Dress         ...  189 

Lords  Commissioners  of  Justiciary  (Scotland)     ...         ...         ...         ...  70 

Lords  Lieutenant  (j^^^  Lieutenants  of  Counties)   ..         ...         ...         ...  56 

Lords  Mayor  and  Mayors   ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  87 

Lords,  Officers  of  the  House  of      41 

Lyon  King  of  Arms              ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  18 

Mantles  of  the  various  Orders  of  Knighthood      154 

Marshalmen,  His  Majesty's,  Full  Dress  and  Undress 164 

Master  of  the  Horse,  Full  Dress 7 

Master  of  the  Household's  Department,  Gentlemen  of 0 

Mayors           87 

Medals,  the  Order  in  which  worn 1 20 

Metropolitan   Police — Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioners    ...  89 

Ditto                                          ditto                                   Undress  194 


ALPHABETICAL   INDEX. 


Metropolitan  Police — Deputy  Assistant  Commissioner  and  Chief  Con 
stables  of  Districts 

Ditto  ditto  Undress 

Morning  Dress,  as  to  wearing  Insignia  with        

Ditto  ditto  by  Ladies  ... 

Military  Knights  of  Windsor,  Full  Dress 
Ditto  Undress 

Miniatures,  wearing  of         II2 

Mourning  at  Court    ...         ...         ...         ...         

Ditto  Clergy  ... 

Navy,  Army  and  Air  Force 
Neck  Badges,  Instructions  for  wearing  more  than  one  in  Uniform 

Ditto        as  to  wearing  in  Evening  Dress    ...         ...          ...        u 

Officers  of  Arms — England 
Ditto  Scotland 

Ditto  Ireland   ... 

Orders  of  Knighthood,  Officers  of  the 

Orders,    Miniature  Decorations   and    Medals  with   Evening    Dress- 
Occasions  when  worn 
Orders,    Miniature   Decorations  and   Medals  with   Evening    Dress- 
Manner  of  wearing 
Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals,  the  order  in  which  worn 
Oversea  Dominions,  Officers  of 
Pages  of  Honour 

Ditto  Scotland  ... 

Ditto  Ireland      

Peer's  Robe  of  Scarlet  Cloth  ('*  Parliamentary  Robe  ") 

Peers'  Robes 

Physicians,  Honorary  (Navy  and  Army)  ... 

Police,  Metropolitan — Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioners 

Ditto  ditto  Undress 

Police,  Metropolitan — Deputy  .'Assistant  Commissioners  and  Chief  Con 

stables  of  Districts        ...  ...  ...  ...  ...  

Ditto  ditto  Undress 

Police,  City  of  London — Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioner  .. 
Ditto  ditto  Undresi 

Police,  Dublin  Metropolitan — Chief  and  Assistant  Commissioners 

Ditto  ditto  Undress 

Precedence,  Scale  of  General  or  Social 

Privy  Counsellors     

Ditto  (Ireland) 

Provincial  Kings  of  Arms  (England)  (Clarenceux  and  Norroy)... 

Pursuivants  (England)         

Ditto       (Scotland) 

Ditto      (Ireland)  

Red  Letter  Days  on  which  the  Judges  of  the  High  Court  wear,  at 
Sittings  of  the  Court  of  Law,  their  Scarlet  Robes... 


PAGE 

90 
194 
117 
119 

34 

157 
&  113 

lOI 

64 

55 

no 

&  114 

14 

18 

20 

100 

115 

112 
120 

52 
8 

9 

9 

153 

152 

II 

89 

194 

90 
194 

91 
196 

99 
197 

139 
35 
35 
15 
16 

19 
22 


ALPHABETICAL  INDEX. 


PAGE 

Return  of  Insignia  on  Promotion  or  Death  of  a  Member  of  an  Order 

— Regulations  as  to      132 

Riband,  Knight  Grand  Cross — Manner  of  wearing  with  Evening  Dress  114 

Royal  Academicians            ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  80 

Royal  Hibernian  Academy  of  Arts           80 

Scottish  SheriflFs  Principal   ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  71 

Ditto    King's  Counsel       ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  71 

Sergeants-at-Arms    ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         40 

Ditto            House  of  Lords           ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  41 

Ditto            House  of  Commons    ...         ...         42 

Sheriffs  of  the  City  of  London        ...         ...         ...         ...  87 

Speaker,  The            42 

Superintendents  of  the  Royal  Mews,  Full  Dress 10 

Ditto                  ditto                  Undress     158 

Surgeons,  Honorary  (Navy  and  Army)     ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  11 

Swan  Keeper,  His  Majesty's          ...         ...         ...         ...         ..,         ...  162 

Trinity  House,  Corporation  of  the,  Full  Dress     ..         ..          74 

Ditto                        ditto            Undress  and  Mess  Uniforms          ...  191 

Ulster  King  of  Arms            20 

Uniform,  Manner  of  wearing          201 

Ditto    Care  and  preservation  of           ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  201 

Velvet  Court  Dress  (New  Style) 76 

Ditto              (Old  Style)       77 

Vice-Lieutenants  and  Deputy- Lieutenants  of  Counties,  Full  Dress      ...  60 

Ditto                              ditto                                 Service  Dress...  188 

War  Decorations  and  Medals  (Foreign) 131 

Watermen,  His  Majesty's 163 

Wearing  of  Insignia,  Regulations  as  to,  in  Full  Dress  and  Levee  Dress  105 

Ditto                      ditto                      in  Evening  Dress         ..          ...  112 

Ditto                      ditto                       in  Morning  Dress        117 

Ditto                      ditto                                 ditto           by  Ladies  ...  119 

White  Uniform  worn  in  Hot  Climates,  Diplomatic  Service       166 

Ditto                               Consular        ditto         168 

Ditto                               Colonial         ditto         53 

Ditto                               Government  of  India  ...       176  &  180 

Windsor  Castle,  Constable  and  Governor  of        32 

Ditto          Deputy-Constable  and  Lieutenant-Governor  of          ...  33 

Windsor,  Military  Knights  of,  Full  Dress           34 

Ditto                      Undress 157 

Windsor  Uniform 5 

Yeomen  of  the  Guard,  The  King's  Body  Guard  of  the,  Captain  and 

Officers 25 

Yeomen  of  the  Guard.     (Yeomen)            161 


ILLUSTRATIONS 


Insignia  of  the  Most  Noble  Order  of  the  Garter         Frontispiece 

The  Royal  Body  Guards  (Gentlemen  at  Arms  and  Yeomen  of 

the  Guard)      facing  page  2^ 

The  King's  Body  Guard  for  Scotland  (Royal  Company  of 

Archers)  „  27 

Civil  Uniform — Full  and  Levee  Dress ,,  37 

Embroidery  for  3rd,  4th,  and  5th  Classes,  Civil  Uniform      ...  ,,  38 

Governors-General...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  ,,  50 

White  Tropical  Uniform  (Colonial  Services)     ...         ...         ...  ,,  53 

His  Majesty's  Lieutenants  of  Counties  ...         ...         ...         ...  ,,  56 

Deputy  Lieutenants          „  60 

Legal  Cloth  Court  Dress ,,  65 

Velvet  Court  Dress — New  Style „  76 

Velvet  Court  Dress— Old  Style „          78 

Manner  of  wearing  Insignia  (2  plates) ,,  105&107 

Ditto          Ditto            Evening  Dress       on  page  114 

Diplomatic  White  Uniform  facing  page  166 

Buttons  (2  plates) „202&204 


The  Editor  wishes  to  express  his  grateful  thanks  to  all 
those  who  have  so  kindly  assisted  him  in  the  revision  of 
this  work. 


PART  I 


FULL  DRESS  AND  LEVEE  DRESS. 


HIS    MAJESTY'S    HOUSEHOLD. 

FULL    DRESS. 

Coatee  for  ist,  2nd,  and  3rd  Classes.  Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted 
stand  collar.  The  collar  and  gauntlet  cuffs  are  of  Scarlet  Cloth, 
and  the  pocket  flaps  of  Blue  Cloth.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front, 
showing  between  the  two  embroidered  edges  (which  are  made  to 
hook),  two  at  the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the 
back  skirts.  White  Silk  linings.  A  White  collar  may  be  worn 
inside  the  collar  of  the  coat. 
Gold  Oakleaf  Embroidery  on  the  fronts  as  follows  : — 

I  St  Class,   not    more  than  5   inches  wide  at  the  base   of  each 

front ;  2nd  Class,  not  more  than  4  inches ;  and  3rd  Class, 

not  more  than  3  inches,    but  to    spread  across  the  chest 

according  to  figure. 

The  collar,  pocket  flaps,  back,  skirts,  back  skirts,  and  side  edges  are 

also  embroidered. 
The    embroidery   on    the    cuffs    should    not    exceed   the    following 
widths: — ist  Class,  5  inches;  2nd  Class,  4  inches;  3rd  Class, 
3  inches. 

The  ist  Class  has   a   purl   edging   and   the    2nd  and    3rd 
Classes  a  saw  edge. 

The  wearing  of  the  Full  Dress  Coat  is  optional.     The  Levee 
Coat  may  be  substituted  for  it,  at  the  option  of  the  wearer,  on 
all  occasions  when  Full  Dress  is  prescribed. 
Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  with  supporters.    (Plate  I, 

No.  I.) 
Coatee  for  4th  and  5th  Classes.     {See  "  Levee  Dress,"  page  2.) 
Breeches. — White  Kerseymere,  with  three  covered  buttons  at  the 

knees. 
Hose.— White  Silk. 
Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather. 

Hat. — ist  Class.  Black  Beaver  Cocked  Hat,  Black  Silk  Cockade. 
Treble  gold  bullion  loop  and  tassels  with  hangers.  Hangers 
now  take  the  form  of  ornaments  fixed  on  the  top  of  the  tassels, 
which  do  not  hang.     White  ostrich  feather  border. 

B 


5  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA  WORN  AT  COURT. 

2nd  Class,  as  above,  with  double  gold  bullion    loop,  gold 
tassels  without  hangers. 

3rd,  4th,  and  5th  Classes,  as  above,  with  plaited  gold  bullion 
loop  and  Black  ostrich  feather  border.     No  tassels. 
Sword. — Of  Regulation  pattern  with  black  scabbard  and  gilt  mountings. 
Sword  Knot. — Gold  lace  strap  with  bullion  tassel. 
Sword  Belt. — White  web,  with  white  cloth  frog. 
Buckles   (Knee  and  Shoe). — Gilt,  Rose,  Shamrock  and  Thistle 
pattern. 

LEVJ&E    DRESS. 

Coatee. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar  and 
gauntlet  cuffs  are  of  Scarlet  Cloth,  and  the  pocket  flaps 
of  Blue  Cloth.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front  (to  button),  two 
at  the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts. 
Black  Silk  linings.  A  White  collar  may  be  worn  inside  the 
collar  of  the  coat. 

The  ist,  2nd,  and  3rd  Classes  have  Gold  Embroidery  on  the  collar, 
cuffs,  pocket  flaps,  and  between  the  buttons  at  the  waist  behind, 
the  same  as  the  full  dress  coat. 

The  4th  and  5th  Classes  have  embroidery  on  the  collar,  cuffs,  back, 
and  pocket  flaps.  The  Gold  Oakleaf  embroidery  for  both 
Classes  is  the  same  on  cuffs  and  pocket  flaps.  One  inch  wide 
within  a  "  saw  "  edge.  The  back  embroidery  is  also  identical 
in  both  Classes.  The  collar  of  the  4th  Class  has  a  "  saw  "  edge 
and  front  embroidery  3  inches  long,  and  that  of  the  5th  Class 
a  "  saw  "  edge  only.     {See  Plate  facing  page  38.) 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  (without  supporters), 
surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  2.) 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth  with  stripes  of  Gold  Oakleaf  lace  on  the 
side  seams.     The  width  of  lace  as  follows  : — 
I  St  and  2nd  Classes,  2^  inches  wide. 
3rd  Class,  2  inches  wide. 
4th  and  5th  Classes,  if  inches  wide. 

Boots. — Plain  Patent,  with  Military  Fronts  and  Elastic  Sides. 

Hat. — Same  as  for  Full  Dress. 

Sword. — Ditto. 

Sword  Knot. — Ditto. 

Sword  Belt. — White  web  with  Blue  Cloth  frog. 


HIS  MAJESTY'S  HOUSEHOLD, 


Great  Coat  or  Cloak. — Blue  Cloth  of  any  substance.  Double- 
breasted,  two  rows  of  buttons  with  six  buttons  in  each  row,  and 
6  inches  apart  across.  Stand  and  fall  collar  of  Black  Silk 
Velvet.  The  Coat  to  reach  within  a  foot  of  the  ground,  made 
with  a  back  seam  and  slit.  Blue  Cloth  back  strap  with  a  large 
button  at  each  end.  Two  cross  pockets  at  the  sides  and  one 
inside  the  breast,  and  a  slit  6  inches  deep  on  the  left  side  for  the 
hilt  of  sword  to  pass  through.  The  Coat  lined  with  Scarlet 
Italian  or  Rattinet.  There  are  no  shoulder  straps  or  sword 
flaps  on  the  Coat.  Loose  round  cuffs,  6  inches  deep.  Gilt 
buttons  of  the  pattern  worn  with  the  Levee  Dress.  (Plate  I, 
No.  2.)  Cape  of  blue  cloth,  to  reach  to  the  knuckles.  Lined 
Black.  Four  small  gilt  buttons  down  front  to  button  through, 
and  a  gilt  hook  and  chain  at  the  neck.  The  Cape  should 
button  on  to  the  collar  of  the  Coat,  but  the  Coat  and  Cape 
may  be  worn  together  or  separately. 

Cap. — (Military  Staff"  shape)  Blue  Cloth ;  with  a  peak  of  Blue  Cloth. 
Black  oakleaf  mohair  band,  if  inches  wide,  with  a  welt  of 
scarlet  cloth  at  the  top  and  bottom,  and  also  in  the  crown  seam. 
A  small  button  on  each  side. 

The  Lord  Chamberlain  and  Lord  Steward  wear  a  cap  as 
above,  with  the  addition  of  two  rows  of  gold  oakleaf  embroidery 
on  the  peak,  and  a  small  gold  braided  figure  on  the  top. 


The  schedules  detailing  the  officers  of  each  department  of  the 
Royal  Household  entitled  to  wear  the  Household  uniform  cannot  be 
added  to  without  the  King's  express  sanction. 

The  Household  uniform  is  worn  during  tenure  of  office,  or  after 
retirement  by  permission  of  the  Sovereign. 

Full  Dress  is  worn  at  Courts,  State  Balls,  and  Evening  State 
Parties.  The  Full  Dress  Coat  is  also  worn  with  trousers  on  special 
occasions. 

Levee  Dress  is  worn  at  Levies  and  other  ceremonies  when  Full 
Dress  is  not  worn. 

The  King  has  commanded  that  officers  of  superior  Naval  and 
Military  rank  in  His  Majesty's  Household,  should  have  the  option  of 
wearing  Naval  and  Military  uniform. 

B    2 


DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA  WORN  AT  COURT. 


HIS    MAJESTY'S    HOUSEHOLD. 

EVENING    DRESS. 

Evening  Dress  Coat. — Of  dark  Blue  Cloth,  with  Black  Velvet 
collar,  the  collar  cut  with  notched  ends.  Black  Silk  linings. 
Three  buttons  on  each  front,  two  at  the  waist  behind,  and  two 
at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts  ;  also  two  buttons  on  a  3-inch 
cuff  and  one  above,  the  bottom  button  being  i\  inches  from  the 
sleeve  end,  and  all  three  buttons  being  i\  inches  apart. 

Buttons. — Flat  Gilt,  engraved  with  the  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial 
Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  9.) 

Waistcoat. — Single-breasted,  of  White  Marcella,  roll  collar,  with 
three  small  gilt  buttons  of  same  pattern,  the  distance  between 
the  bottom  button  and  bottom  edge  of  the  waistcoat  to  be  the 
same  as  the  distance  between  the  buttons.  Waistcoats  with 
long  pointed  fronts  below  the  bottom  button  are  not  to  be 
worn.  When  the  Court  is  in  Mourning  the  waistcoat  should 
be  of  the  same  material  as  the  coat. 

Trousers. — Plain  Black  Evening  Dress  material. 

Breeches. — Plain  Black  Evening  Dress  material  or  Stockinet,  with 
three  small  Black  Cloth  or  Silk  buttons,  and  small  Jet  or  Black 
buckles  at  the  knees. 

Hose.-— Black  Silk. 

Shoes. — Plain  Court  with  bows,  no  buckles.  Boots  or  Shoes 
optional  with  trousers. 

White  Bow  Necktie. 

N.B. — No  crape  band  is  worn  when  the  Court  is  in  Mourning. 


There  are  special  buttons  for  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Households 
of  H.M.  The  Queen,  H.M.  Queen  Alexandra,  and  H.R.H.  The 
Prince  of  Wales.     (Plate  I,  Nos.  10,  11  and  12  respectively.) 


HIS  MAJESTY'S  HOUSEHOLD. 


WINDSOR   UNIFORM. 

WORN   ONLY   AT   WINDSOR   CASTLE. 

The  Windsor  Uniform  is  worn  by  the  Royal  Family  and  certain 

Officers  of  the  Household,  &c.,  and  consists  of : — 

Evening  Dress  Coat  of  Blue  Cloth,  lapelled,  and  with  collar  and 
3- inch  cuffs  of  Scarlet  Cloth.  The  collar  has  notched  ends. 
Black  Silk  linings.  Three  buttons  on  each  front,  two  at  the 
waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts ;  also 
two  buttons  on  the  cuff  and  one  above,  the  bottom  button 
being  ij  inches  from  the  sleeve  end  and  all  three  buttons  being 
I J  inches  apart. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  Garter  Star  within  Garter,  surmounted 
by  the  Imperial  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  13.) 

Waistcoat. — Single-breasted,  of  White  Marcella,  roll  collar,  with 
three  small  gilt  buttons  of  same  pattern ;  the  distance  between 
the  bottom  button  and  bottom  edge  of  the  waistcoat  to  be  the 
same  as  the  distance  between  the  buttons.  Waistcoats  with 
long-pointed  fronts  below  the  bottom  button  are  not  to  be 
worn.  When  the  Court  is  in  Mourning  the  waistcoat  should 
be  of  the  same  material  as  the  coat. 

Trousers. — Plain  Black  Evening  Dress  material. 

Breeches. — Plain  Black  Evening  Dress  material  or  Stockinet,  with 
three  small  Black  Cloth  or  Silk  buttons,  and  small  Jet  or  Black 
buckles  at  the  knees. 

Hose.— Black  Silk. 

Shoes. — Plain  Court  with  bows,  no  buckles.  Boots  or  Shoes 
optional  with  Trousers. 

White  Bow  Necktie. 

N.B. — A  crape  band  is  worn  on  the  left  arm  of  the  coat  when 

the  Court  is  in  Mourning. 


DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA  WORN  AT  COURT. 


The  Gentlemen  of  the  Lord  Chamberlain's  Office 
and  Master  of  the  Household's  (Board  of  Green 
Cloth)  and  Ceremonial  Departments  wear  a  special  uniform, 
as  follows : — 

Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.      The  collar  and 

gauntlet  cuffs  are  of  Scarlet  Cloth,  and  the  pocket  flaps  of  Blue 

Cloth.      Nine  buttons  up  the  front  (made   to   button),  three 

under  each  flap,  two  at  the  waist  behind,  two  at  the  bottom  of 

the  back  skirts,  and  two  midway  between  waist  and  bottom. 
Black  Silk  linings. 
The  collar,  cuffs,  and  flaps  are  laced  with  Gold  Lace  i  J  inches 

wide,  and  the  cuffs,  flaps  and  back  are  decorated  with  Gold 

Russia  Braid. 
Buttons. — Gilt,    mounted,     the     Royal    Arms    with    supporters. 

(Plate  I,  No.  I.) 
Breeches. — White  Kerseymere,  with   three   covered   buttons,  and 

Gilt  buckles  at  the  knees. 
Hose.— White  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather,  with  Gilt  buckles. 
Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  stripes  of  Gold  Lace  if  inches  wide. 
Boots. — Plain  Patent,  with  Military  Fronts  and  Elastic  Sides. 
Hat. — Black  Beaver  Cocked  Hat,  Black  Silk  cockade,  Gold  plaited 

loop ;  Black  Ostrich  Feather  border. 
SwoRD. — Of   Regulation   pattern,   with   Black   scabbard    and    Gilt 

mountings. 
SwoRD  Knot. — Gold  Lace  strap,  with  Bullion  tassel. 
Sword  Belts. — (Two)  White  Web,  one  with  Blue  Cloth  Frog  and 

one  with  White  Cloth  Frog. 
Buckles  (Knee  and  Shoe). — As  for  the  Household  Uniform. 
Great  Coat  or  Cloak. — Identical  with  the  Household,  except  that 

the  buttons  (Gilt)  are  struck,  the  Royal  Arms  with  supporters 

(Plate  I,  No.  I.) 


THE  MASTER  OF  THE  HORSE. 


THE     MASTER     OF     THE     HORSE. 

FULL     DRESS. 

Tunic. — Blue  cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar  and 
cuffs  of  scarlet  cloth.  Fronts  fastened  with  hooks  and  eyes. 
There  are  seven  double  bars  of  gold  plait  embroidery  across  the 
fronts,  terminating  at  the  waist  seam.  The  top  bars  extend  to 
the  shoulders,  graduating  to  4  inches  long  at  the  waist.  The 
front  edges  and  the  outer  ends  of  the  bars  embroidered  with 
gold.  There  are  seven  buttons  on  the  left  forepart,  placed 
in  the  centre  of  the  bars  and  near  the  edge.  On  the  cuffs  are  two 
double  chevrons  of  gold  plait  with  a  button  in  the  point  of  each, 
the  lower  chevron  being  on  the  cuff.  The  collar  is  embroidered 
with  a  double  bar  of  gold  plait  embroidery,  6  inches  long.  Four 
double  bars  of  gold  plait  embroidery  on  the  back  skirts.  Two 
buttons  at  waist  behind.  Body  lined  drab  silk ;  skirts  lined 
black. 

Shoulder  Cords. — Gold  with  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown  in  silver, 

AiGUiLLETTE. — Gold  gimp  and  orris  cord  with  gilt  tags.  Attached 
to  right  shoulder  cord. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted.  Royal  Arms  with  supporters  (Plate  I, No.  i). 

Hat. — Cocked  hat.  Army  pattern,  gold  bullion  loop  and  tassels. 

Plume. — White  swan's  feathers,  10  inches  long,  on  a  feathered  stem 
3  inches  high.     Red  feathers  under. 

Pantaloons. — White  leather. 

Sword  Belt. — Silk  web  waist  belt  and  suspender,  with  gold  i  inch 
oakleaf  lace  sword  slings  with  flat  billets  as  for  General. 

Sword. — Scimitar  blade,  Mameluke  hilt.  Ivory  grip  (horse's  head, 
Gilt,  &c.).     Scabbard,  steel  with  gilt  mountings. 

Sv/ord  Knot. — Gold  and  crimson  lace  strap  and  acorn. 

Waist  Sash. — Gold  and  crimson  with  fringe  tassels  as  for  General. 

Gloves. — White. 

Cloak. — Blue  cloth,  single-breasted,  cut  loose  for  riding,  stand  and 
fall  collar,  fastened  with  two  hooks  and  eyes.  Loose  turn- 
back cuffs  6  inches  deep.  A  pocket  in  each  side  seam  with 
three-pointed  flaps.  A  three-pointed  back  strap  to  fasten  with 
a  large  button  at  top  of  each  pocket ;  a  similar  button  in  front 
on  the  right  to  hold  the  end  of  the  back  strap  when  it  is  not 
buttoned  across  behind.  An  opening  behind  20  inches  deep 
with  fly.  Shoulder  straps  of  same  cloth,  with  a  small  button  at 
top,  and  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown  in  gilt.  Lined  white 
shalloon.     Buttons  as  for  tunic. 


DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 


PAGES    OF    HONOUR. 

Scarlet  Frock,  single-breasted,  edged  all  round  (except  the  bottom 
edge),  with  gold  lace.  Twelve  short  double  bars  of  lace  forming  a 
point  at  the  end  on  each  front,  with  a  button  on  each  bar  on  the 
right  side.  Pocket  flaps  with  three  points,  edged  with  gold  lace 
and  three  double  bars  of  lace  on  the  flaps,  three  gilt  buttons 
under  the  flap  points.  Loose  gauntlet  cuff's  of  blue  velvet  with 
gold  lace  round  the  top  edge  and  three  double  bars  of  gold  lace, 
and  a  button  on  each  bar.  White  ribbons  and  cords  on  Right 
Shoulder.      White  silk  linings. 

Buttons. — Bright  gilt,  struck  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown.  (Plate  I, 
No.  15.) 

Long  Waistcoat  of  White  Satin  with  gold  Lace  all  round  the  edges, 
and  forming  twelve  bars  across.  Pointed  pocket  flaps,  edged 
with  gold  Lace,  three  lace-holes  and  three  buttons  under  points. 
Gilt  buttons. 

Breeches. — White  Kerseymere  as  for  Household. 

Hose.— White  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  patent  leather  with  scarlet  heels. 

Sword. — Short,  with  cross  guard  and  horsehead  pommel,  ivory  grip, 
white  leather  scabbard  with  gilt  mounts. 

Sword  Knot. — Gold  lace  strap  and  bullion  tassel. 

Hat. — Three-cornered  hat,  laced,  edged  with  scarlet  feather,  and 
with  a  plaited  gold  bullion  loop  and  button. 

Gloves. — White. 

Lace  Cravat  and  Ruffles. 

Buckles  (Knee  and  Shoe)  Gilt. — As  for  Household. 


PAGES  OF  HONOUR,  SCOTLAND  AND  IRELAND. 


PAGES     OF     HONOUR,     SCOTLAND. 

The  Frock  is  of  Green  Poplin,  and  the  Hat  is  trimmed  with  Green 
Feathering.  In  other  respects,  the  dress  is  identical  with  that 
of  a  Page  of  Honour  at  the  English  Court. 


PAGES     OF     HONOUR,     IRELAND. 

When  the  Sovereign  is  in  Ireland,  the  dress  of  the  Pages  of 
Honour  in  attendance  on  His  Majesty  is  exactly  similar  to  that 
worn  by  those  at  the  EngUsh  Court  as  regards  pattern,  but  the 
colour  is  St.  Patrick's  blue  with  silver  lace. 


DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 


SUPERINTENDENTS    OF    THE    ROYAL    MEWS. 
FULL   DRESS. 

Tunic. — Scarlet  cloth,  edges  piped  with  white.  Single  breasted 
stand  collar,  collar  and  cuffs  of  blue  cloth,  six  buttons  on  the 
left  forepart  (not  to  button),  two  behind  at  the  waist.  The 
collar  is  embroidered  with  gold  embroidery.  A  gold  wire  cord 
aiguillette  on  the  right  shoulder  and  a  gold  wire  cord  shoulder 
strap  on  the  left,  each  having  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown  in- 
silver.  Body  and  sleeves  lined  with  drab  silk,  and  skirts  with 
white  Kerseymere. 

Buttons. — Gold  mounted  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown.    (Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

Hat. — Black  beaver  cocked  hat  with  gold-laced  loop  and  bullions. 

Plume. — Scarlet  feather,  upright. 

Overalls  and  Breeches. — Blue  cloth  with  scarlet  cloth  stripes, 
2  J  inches  wide. 

Sword. — As  Royal  Engineers.     (Regimental  sword  may  be  used.) 

Sword  Belt. — Gold  oakleaf  lace  belt,  mounted  on  red  morocco,, 
if  inches  wide,  with  sHngs  i  inch  wide.  Gilt  waist  plate  with- 
Royal  Cypher,  Crown,  Wreath,  and  Motto  in  silver. 

Sword  Knot.  —  Crimson  and  Gold  Strap  and  runner,  and  Gold 
Acorn. 

Gloves. — White. 

Boots. —  With  Breeches :  Butcher  boots,  steel  spurs  and  chain. 

With  Overalls :  Patent  leather  Wellingtons,  with  steel  spurs. 

Great  Coat  and  Cape. — Atholl  grey  cloth,  double  breasted,  Hned 
with  scarlet  Italian  cloth,  cape  of  the  same  material.  Buttons 
(Plate  I,  No.  8).     No  Badges  of  rank. 


EQUERRIES,  AIDES-DE-CAMP,  PHYSICIANS,  SURGEONS. 


EQUERRIES    AND     EXTRA    EQUERRIES    TO 

THE     KING. 

Special  Uniform  as  prescribed  in  the  "  Dress  Regulations  for  the 
Army." 

Equerries  who  are  General  Officers  may  wear  the  uniform 
of  their  rank  with  a  detachable  Aiguillette,  and  with  the  Royal 
Cypher  and  Crown  below  the  badges  of  rank. 


NAVAL     EQUERRIES     AND     AIDES-DE-CAMP 
TO     THE     KING. 

The   Uniform   of  their    rank    in    the    Royal    Navy    with    the 
distinctions  prescribed  by  the  Admiralty  Regulations. 


EQUERRIES  TO  QUEEN  ALEXANDRA,  TO  THE 

PRINCE  OF  WALES,  AND  TO  OTHER  MEMBERS 

OF  THE  ROYAL  FAMILY. 

Special  Uniform  as  prescribed  in  the  "  Dress  Regulations  for  the. 
Army." 


AIDES-DE-CAMP     GENERAL    AND     MILITARY 
AIDES-DE-CAMP     TO     THE     KING. 

Uniform  as  prescribed  in  "  Dress  Regulations  for  the  Army." 


HONORARY     PHYSICIANS     AND     HONORARY 
SURGEONS    TO    THE     KING. 

Naval  Officers  holding  these  appointments  conform  to  the  Dress 
Regulations  prescribed  for  the  Navy. 

Military  Officers  as  prescribed  in   "  Dress  Regulations  for  the 
Army." 


12  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA  WORN  AT  COURT. 

THE    EARL    MARSHAL    OF    ENGLAND. 
INSIGNIA. 
Baton*  of  Gold,  tipped  with  Ebony. 

FULL    DRESS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar 
and  cuffs  of  Blue-Black  Velvet.  Pocket  flaps  of  Scarlet  Cloth 
on  the  waist  seams.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front  showing 
between  the  two  embroidered  edges  (which  are  made  to  hook), 
two  at  the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back 
skirts.  Gold  Embroidery  on  the  edges,  fronts,  collar,  cuffs, 
pocket  flaps,  back,  skirts,  back  skirts,  and  side  edges.  The 
pattern  and  extent  of  the  embroidery  are  similar  to  that  of  the 
ist  Class  Household  Uniform,  except  in  the  edges  and  cuffs. 
The  pattern  of  edge  embroidery  is  peculiar  to  the  Earl  Marshal 
and  his  Officers.  The  gauntlet  cuffs  of  the  Earl  Marshal  and 
his  Officers  are  all  embroidered  3f  inches  deep,  inclusive  of  the 
edge  and  irrespective  of  rank.  Scarlet  Silk  linings.  Gold 
Aiguillette  and  shoulder  strap  worn  on  the  Right  side. 

Buttons. — Gilt  Mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  with  Supporters. 
(Plate  I,  No.  I.) 

Breeches, 

Hose, 

Shoes, 

Buckles  \      page  i.) 

Sword,  | 

Sword  Knot  and  Belt,  J 

Hat. — As  for  Household  Uniform,  ist  Class. 

Gloves. — White. 

Breeches. — White  Cord  Riding,         ^ 

Boots. — Patent  Leather  Jack  Boots,    j>  For  Mounted  Duty. 


^  As    for    Household    Uniform.       {See 


■\ 


Spurs. — Gilt  Chased, 

lev6e  dress. 

Coatee. — Scarlet    Cloth,    single-breasted,    stand   collar,    blue-black 
Velvet  collar  and  cuffs,  and  pocket  flaps  of  Scarlet  Cloth.     The 

*  This  is  carried  by  the  Earl  Marshal  whenever  he  is  on  duty. 


THE   EARL   MARSHAL.  13 

collar,  cuffs,  pocket  flaps,  and  back  embroidered  in  Gold.  Nine 
buttons  up  the  front  (to  button),  two  at  the  waist  behind  and 
two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts.  Aiguillettes  and  shoulder 
strap  as  in  Full  Dress,     Scarlet  Silk  linings. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  the  Royal  Arms  (without  Supporters)  surmounted 
by  the  Imperial  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  2.) 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth  with  stripes  of  Gold  Oakleaf  lace  on  the 
side  seams,  2^  inches  wide. 

Hat,  - 

Sword,  >As  for  Full  Dress. 

Sword  Knot,  J 

Sword  Belt. — With  Blue  Cloth  Frog. 

Boots. — Plain  Military,  Patent  Leather. 

Gloves. — White. 

Great  Coat,  -^  As  for  ist  Class  of  the  Household  Uniform.      {See 


Cap,  J      page  2.) 

HORSE    FURNITURE. 

Saddle. — Universal  pattern. 

Stirrups. — Gilt  square  set  with  oval  bottoms,  the  sides  engraved 

with  oak  leaves,  the  top  to  cover  the  eye  of  the  stirrup,  and 

Earl  Marshal's  batons  crossed  and  surmounted  with  coronet  in 

relief. 
Wallets. — Brown  leather. 
Bridle. — Brown  leather;   gilt   whole    buckles,  chased  oak  leaves; 

ornamental  gilt  chain  head  and  chased  gilt  rosettes  with  batons 

crossed  in  relief;  bent  branch  bit  with  bosses  to  match. 
Breastplate. — Brown  leather;  gilt  whole  buckles,  chased  oak  leaves ; 

ornamental  gilt  chain  to  necks  of  breastplate,  gilt  boss  to  heart 

of  same. 
Crupper. — Brown  leather ;  gilt  whole  buckles,  chased  oak  leaves  with 

boss. 
Shabracque. — White  cloth,  laced  all  round  with  two  stripes  of  2-inch 

oakleaf  gold  lace   \  inch  apart,  showing  scarlet  cloth  between 

the  stripes. 

At  each  of  the  four  corners  the  heraldic  honours  of  His  Grace 

the  Duke  of  Norfolk,  surmounting  the  ducal  coronet  and  Earl 

Marshal's  batons  crossed,  in  gold  and  silk  embroidery. 
A  white  web  surcingle. 


14  DMESS  AND  ///SIGN/A   WORN  AT  COURT. 

OFFICERS    OF   ARMS.     (ENGLAND.) 

(THE   EARL   MARSHAL'S   DEPARTMENT.) 

Garter  Principal  King  of  Arms. 

INSIGNIA. 

A  Gold   Crown*   composed   of  sixteen  Oak   leaves  of  alternate 

sizes  arising  from  a  plain  Gold  circlet  on  which  is  inscribed  in 

raised   Roman   Capitals :    "  Miserere   mei    Deus   secundum 

MAGNAM    TUAM    MISERICORDIAM." 

A  Sceptre  of  Gold  with  a  cubic  ornament  at  the  top,  on  which  the 
Royal  Arms,  the  Garter  Badge,  &c.,  are  enamelled,  the  whole 
surmounted  by  an  Imperial  Crown. 

An  Enamelled  Garter  Badge!  suspended  from  a  triple  gold  chain. 

A  Silver  Gilt  Collar  of  SS. 

TABARD. 
The  Tabard  or  the  King's  Coat  of  Velvet  and  Cloth  of  Gold 

embroidered  with  the  Royal   Arms,   and  a   Black  Velvet   Cap 

embroidered  with  a  crowned  Tudor  Rose  Badge. 

The   above  are   worn  with   White  Breeches   and  Stockings    at 

Full  State  Ceremonies,  and  with  Black  Court  Breeches  and  Black 

Silk  Stockings  on  other  occasions  such  as  the  Opening  of  Parliament, 

or  with  trousers  at  the  introduction  of  Peers  in  the  House  of  Lords. 
The  Garter  Mantle  is  only  worn  at  Garter  Ceremonies. 
UNIFORM— FULL  DRESS. 

"Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar 
and  cuffs  of  blue-black  velvet.  Pocket  flaps  of  scarlet  cloth  on 
the  waist  seam.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front  showing  between 
the  embroidered  edges  (which  are  made  to  hook),  two  at  the 
waist  behind  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts.  Gold 
embroidery  on  the  edges,  fronts,  collar,  cuffs,  pocket  flaps, 
back,  skirts,  back  skirts  and  side  edges.     Scarlet  silk  linings. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  the  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial  Crown. 
(Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

Breeches, 

Hose, 

Shoes, 

Buckles, 

Sword, 

Sword  Knot  and  Belt, 

Hat. — As  for  the  Household  Uniform,  2nd  Class,  button  as  for 
Coatee. 

Gloves.  — White. 

*  The  Crown  handed  to  the  present  Garter  on  his  appointment,  in  1919,  was 

Silver  Gilt. 

t  This  Badge,  suspended  from  a  Garter  blue  riband,   is  worn  with  evening 

■dress  on  special  occasions. 


As   for  the   Household  Uniform.      {See 
page  I.) 


PROVINCIAL  KINGS  OF  ARMS.  15 

UNIFORM— LEVEE  DRESS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar,  blue-black 
velvet  collar  and  cuffs,  and  pocket  flaps  of  scarlet  cloth.  The 
collar,  cuffs,  pocket  flaps,  and  back  embroidered  in  gold.  Nine 
buttons  up  the  front  (to  button),  two  at  the  waist  behind,  and 
two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts.     Scarlet  silk  linings. 

Buttons  (Plate  I,  No.  8),  ^ 

Sword  Knot,  .    Us  for  Full  Dress. 

Hat,  J 

SwoRD  Belt.— With  Blue  Cloth  Frog. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth  with  stripes  of  gold  oakleaf  lace  on  the  side 

seams,  2J  inches  wide. 
Boots. — Plain  military,  patent  leather. 
Gloves. — White. 
Great  Coat. — As  for  H.M.  Household,  with  gilt  buttons,  the  Royal 

Cypher  surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  8.) 


PROVIIMCIAL    KINGS    OF  ARMS. 

Clarenceux  and  Norroy. 

INSIGNIA. 

A  Silver-Gilt  Crown  consisting  of  sixteen  Oak  leaves  of 
alternate  sizes  arising  from  a  plain  Gold  circlet  on  which  is 
inscribed  in  raised  Roman  Capitals  :    "  Miserere  mei  Deus 

SECUNDUM    MAGNAM    TUAM    MISERICORDIAM." 

A    Black     Ebony     Staff,    gold    mounted,   with    Official    Arms 

enamelled  on  top. 
An  Enamelled  Badge,   suspended  from  a  triple  gold  chain,  and 
Silver  Gilt  Collar  of  SS. 
The  Badge  only  is  worn  at  Courts  and  Levees. 

TABARDS. 
The   Tabard  or    the    King's   Coat    of  Velvet  and   Cloth   of 
Gold  embroidered  with  the  Royal  Arms,  and  a  Black  Velvet  Cap 
embroidered  with  a  Crowned  Rose  Badge. 

See  Note  under  paragraph  referring  to  Garter's  Tabard  as  regards 
Dress  (page  14). 

HERALDS. 
INSIGNIA. 
A  Silver  Collar  of  SS.    A  Black  Ebony  Staff,  gilt  mounted, 
thereon  displaying  the  Badge  of  Office. 

The  above  are  only  worn  and  carried  at  State  Ceremonies. 


i6  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

TABARDS. 

• 

The  Tabard  or  the  King's  Coat  of  Satin  and  Cloth  of  Gold 
embroidered  with  the  Royal  Arms,  and  a  Black  Velvet  Cap 
embroidered  with  a  Crowned  Rose  Badge. 

See  Note  under  paragraph  referring  to  Garter's  Tabard  as  regards 
Dress  (page  14). 

PURSUIVANTS. 
INSIGNIA. 
A  Black  Ebony  Staff,  gilt  mounted,   thereon   displaying   the 
Badge  of  Ofifice. 

The  above  is  only  carried  at  State  Ceremonies. 

TABARDS. 

The  Tabard  or  the  King's  Coat  of  Damask  and  Satin 
embroidered  with  the  Royal  Arms,  and  a  Black  Velvet  Cap 
embroidered  with  a-  Crowned  Rose  Badge. 

See  Note  under  paragraph  referring  to  Garter's  Tabard  as  regards 
Dress  (page  14). 

UNIFORMS. 
For    Provincial    Kings   of   Arms,    Heralds,   and    Pur- 
suivants : — 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar 
and  cuffs  of  blue-black  velvet  and  pocket  flaps  of  scarlet  cloth 
on  the  waist  seam.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front  showing  between 
the  embroidered  edges  (which  are  made  to  hook),  two  at 
the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts. 
Scarlet  silk  linings. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  the  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial  Crown. 
(Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

Breeches, 

Hose, 

Shoes, 

Buckles, 

Sword, 

Sword  Knot  and  Belt, 


As     for     Household     Uniform.      {See 
page  I.) 


PROVINCIAL  KINGS  OF  ARMS.  17 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth  with  stripes  of  gold  oakleaf  lace  on  the  side 
seams.  (The  lace  2^  inches  wide  for  Provincial  Kings  of 
Arms,  and  2  inches  wide  for  Heralds  and  Pursuivants.) 

Sword  Belt. — With  Blue  Cloth  Frog. 

Boots. — Plain  Patent,  with  Military  Fronts  and  Elastic  Sides. 

White  Gloves. 

Hat. — As  for  the  Household  Uniform,  2nd  Class,  and  the  button  as 
for  Coatee. 

Great  Coat. — As  for  His  Majesty's  Household,  with  gilt  buttons, 
the  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial  Crown.    (Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

Gold  embroidery  on  the  Coatee  as  follows  : — 

For  Provincial  Kings  of  Arms. — On  the  edges,  fronts, 
collar,  cuffs,  pocket  flaps,  back  and  side  edges.  The  fronts  should 
spread  across  the  chest  according  to  size  of  wearer,  and  taper  towards 
the  waist  to  3J  inches  wide  including  the  edge.  It  should  finish  at 
the  shoulder  seam,  and  continue  on  the  skirt,  finishing  under  the 
pocket  flap. 

For  Heralds. — On  the  edges,  fronts,  collar,  cuffs,  pocket  flaps, 
back  and  side  edges.  The  fronts  should  not  spread  across  the  chest 
but  maintain  a  width  of  3  inches  including  the  edge  throughout,  and 
finish  at  the  shoulder  seam  and  at  the  top  of  the  pocket  flap. 

For  Pursuivants. — On  all  edges  except  bottom,  pocket  flaps, 
back  and  side  edges. 


l8  DKESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COVRT. 

OFFICERS  OF  ARMS.      (SCOTLAND.) 

Lyon  King  of  Arms. 

INSIGNIA. 

A  Gold  Crown  composed  of  sixteen  Acanthus  leaves  arising  from  a 
plain  Gold  circlet  on  which  is  inscribed  in  raised  Roman  Capitals  : 
"  Miserere    mei    Deus    secundum   magnam   tuam   miseri- 

CORDIAM." 

A  Silver  Gilt  Sceptre  enamelled  blue,  powdered  with  Roses, 
Thistles,  Trefoils,  and  Fleurs-de-lys,  in  Gold,  and  tipped  at  each 
end  with  Gold  knobs  on  which  are  the  Royal  Arms. 

The  Enamelled  Badge  of  the  Order  of  the  Thistle  suspended  from 
a  triple  Gold  chain. 

A  Silver  Gilt  Collar  of  SS. 

TABARD. 

The  Tabard  or  the  King's  Coat  of  Velvet  and  Cloth  of  Gold 
embroidered  with  the  Royal  Arms,  and  a  Black  Velvet  Cap 
embroidered  with  a  Crowned  Thistle  Badge. 

The  Thistle  Mantle,  as  described  in  the  Statutes  of  the  Order, 
only  worn  ait  ceremonies  of  the  Order. 

UNIFORM— FULL  DRESS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar 
and  cuffs  of  Blue-Black  Velvet  and  pocket  flaps  of  Scarlet  Cloth 
on  the  waist  seam.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front  showing  between 
the  embroidered  edges  (which  are  made  to  hook),  two  at 
the  waist  behind  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts. 
Gold  embroidery  on  the  edges,  fronts,  collar,  cuffs,  pocket  flaps, 
back,  skirts,  back  skirts  and  side  edges.     Scarlet  Silk  linings. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  the  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial  Crown. 
(Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

Breeches, 

Hose, 

Shoes, 

Buckles, 

Sword, 

Sword  Knot  and  Belt, 

Hat. — As  for  the  Household  Uniform,  2nd  Class,  button  as  for 
Coatee. 

Gloves. — White. 


As   for   the    Household   Uniform.     {See 
page  I.) 


OFFICERS  OF  ARMS.  (SCOTLAND.)  19 

UNIFORM— LEVEE  DRESS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar,  Blue-Black 
Velvet  collar  and  cuffs,  and  pocket  flaps  of  Scarlet  Cloth.  The 
collar,  cuffs,  and  pocket  flaps  and  back  embroidered  in  Gold. 
Three  bands  of  Gold  Lace,  f-inch  wide,  above  cuffs.  Nine 
buttons  up  the  front  (to  button),  and  two  at  the  waist  behind, 
and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts.     Scarlet  Silk  linings. 

Buttons  (Plate  I,  No.  8),   ^ 

^  ^^  /-As  for  Full  Dress. 

Sword  Knot, 

Hat,  J 

Sword  Belt. — With  Blue  Cloth  frog. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  stripes  of  Gold  Oakleaf  lace  on  the 

side  seams  2^  inches  wide. 

Boots. — Plain  Military,  Patent  Leather. 

Great  Coat,  as  for  Household  Uniform,  buttons  as  for  the  Coatee. 

HERALDS. 

A  Tabard  of  Silk,  a  Silver  Collar  of  SS. 

A  Black  Ebony  Staff. 

A    Badge   suspended    from    the    neck    by    a    light    blue    ribbon 

fimbriated  white. 

UNIFORM. 
Coatee. — No  Full  Dress  Coatee  is  worn  by  the  Heralds.     Levee 

Dress  is  the  same  as  that  worn  by  Lyon,  except  that  on  the 

collar  is  embroidered  a  Thistle  with  the  Oakleaf   embroidery, 

and  that  two  bands  of  Gold  Lace  are  worn  above  the  cuffs. 
Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  stripes  of  Gold  Oakleaf  lace  on  the 

side  seams,  2  inches  wide. 
Breeches,   Shoes,    Buckles,    Boots,  Sword,  Sword  Knot   and 

Sword  Belts — as  for  Lyon. 
Hat  with  Black  Ostrich  feather.     With  the  Tabard  the  Black  Velvet 

cap  is  worn  with  a  Crowned  Thistle  in  Gold  embroidery. 

PURSUIVANTS. 
Pursuivants   wear  the   same  uniform,   except  that  one  band   of 
Gold  Lace  is   worn   above  the  cuffs.      Their  Tabards   are   of 
Damask.     They  do  not  wear  the  Silver  Collar  of  SS. 

c  2 


20  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 


OFFICERS     OF     ARMS.      (IRELAND.) 

Ulster  King  of  Arms. 

INSIGNIA. 
A  Gold  Crown,  composed  of  sixteen  Acanthus  leaves  arising  from 
a  plain  Gold  circlet,  on  which  is  inscribed  in  raised  Roman 
Capitals:    "Miserere  mei    Deus   secundum   magnam   tuam 

MISERICORDIAM." 

A  Silver  Gilt  Sceptre,  enamelled  with  the  badge  of  the  Order  of 

Saint  Patrick. 
The  Enamelled  Badge  of  the  Order  of  Saint  Patrick,  suspended 

from  a  triple  Gold  chain. 
A  Silver  Gilt  Collar  of  SS. 

TABARD. 
A  Tabard  of  Velvet  and  Cloth  of  Gold,  with  Gold  embroidery,  and 

a  Black  Velvet  Cap  embroidered  with  a  Crowned  Harp  Badge. 
The  Mantle  of  the  Order  of  Saint  Patrick,  only  worn  at  Ceremonies 

of  the  Order. 

UNIFORM— FULL   DRESS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar 
and  cuffs  of  Blue-Black  Velvet,  and  pocket  flaps  of  Scarlet  Cloth 
on  the  waist  seam.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front  showing  between 
the  embroidered  edges  (which  are  made  to  hook),  two  at  the 
waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts.  Gold 
embroidery  on  the  edges,  fronts,  collar,  cuffs,  pocket  flaps,  back, 
skirts,  back  skirts  and  side  edges.     Scarlet  Silk  linings. 

Buttons. — Gilt  mounted,  the  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial  Crown. 
(Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

Breeches, 

Hose, 

Shoes, 

Buckles, 

SwoRD, 

Sword  Knot  and  Belt, 

Hat. — As  for  Household  Uniform,  2nd  Class ;  button  as  for  Coatee. 

Gloves. — White. 


As   for   the   Household  Uniform.      {See 
page  I.) 


OFFICERS  OF  ARMS.  (IRELAND.)  21 

UNIFORM— LEVJfeE   DRESS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  Blue-Black 
Velvet  collar  and  cuffs,  and  pocket  flaps  of  Scarlet  Cloth.  The 
collar,  cuffs,  pocket  flaps,  and  back  embroidered  in  Gold.  Nine 
buttons  up  the  front  (to  button),  two  at  the  waist  behind  and 
two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts.     Scarlet  Silk  linings. 

Buttons  (Plate  I,  No.  8),   ^ 

Sword, 


,     As  for  Full  Dress. 
Sword  Knot 

Hat,  J 

Sword. Belt. — With  Blue  Cloth  Frog. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  stripes  of  Gold  Oakleaf  Lace  on  the 

side  seams,  2\  inches  wide. 

Boots. — Plain  Military,  Patent  Leather. 

Great  Coat. — As  for  Household  Uniform.    (Buttons,  Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

The  Tabard  shall  only  be  worn  at  great  Ceremonies  of  State, 
such  as  Coronations,  Royal  Funerals,  Royal  Proclamations,  and 
visits  of  the  King  in  Full  State. 

Note. — On  Mounted  Duties,  Officers  of  Arms  will  wear  Overalls 
and  Spurs. 

HORSE     FURNITURE. 

Bridle,  made  of  brown  leather,  silver  plated  General's  pattern 
buckles  used  throughout,  ornamented  chain  head,  green  satin 
front,  silver  plated  rosettes  with  gilt  Irish  Harp  and  Crown, 
branch  cheek  bit,  plated  bosses  with  Irish  Harp  and  Crown, 
green  and  white  throat-plume,  silver  plated  plume  ornament. 

Steel  chain  rein. 

Breastplate  of  brown  leather,  silver  plated  General's  pattern 
buckles,  and  plated  boss  with  gilt  Hkrp  and  Crown. 
Shabracque,  made  of  dark  blue  cloth  bordered  with  two  rows 
if  and  2 1  silver  oakleaf  pattern  lace,  Irish  Harp  surmounted 
with  Imperial  Crown,  embroidered  in  gold  and  silver  in  the  four 
corners. 

A  black  lambskin  seat  for  ditto. 

A  black  web  surcingle. 


22  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  A 7'  COURT. 

HERALDS. 

A  Tabard  of  Silk.     A  Black  Velvet  Cap  embroidered  with  a 

Crowned  Harp  Badge. 
A  Silver  Collar  of  SS. 
A  Black  Ebony  Staff. 
Badge  suspended  from  the  neck  by  a  pale  blue  ribbon. 

UNIFORM. 
Coatee. — Same  as  Levee  Dress  of  Ulster  King  of  Arms.     No  full 

dress  coatee  is  worn  by  Heralds. 
Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  stripes  of  Gold  Oakleaf  Lace,  on  the 

side  seams,  2  inches  wide. 
Hat. — Black  Beaver  Cocked  Hat,   with  Black  Silk  Cockade  and 

Gold  loop  and  bulHons ;  button  as  for  Coatee.     Black  Ostrich 

feather  border. 
Buttons  (Plate  I,  No.  8), 

Boots,  )»  As  for  Ulster  King  of  Arms. 

Sword,  &c., 

PURSUIVANTS. 

Tabard  of  Damask. 

Badge  suspended  from  the  neck  by  a  pale  blue  ribbon. 
Full  and  Levee  Dress  as  for  Heralds. 

Great   Coat   (for   Heralds    and    Pursuivants)   as   for   Household 
Uniform.     (Buttons,  Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

The  Heralds  and  Pursuivants,  if  mounted,  will  wear  Overalls  and 
Spurs,  and  use  a  plain  Military  Bridle  and  Saddle.  Saddlecloth  of 
dark  blue  cloth  bordered  with  one  row  of  2f  silver  oakleaf  pattern 
lace,  Irish  Harp  surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown,  embroidered  in 
gold  and  silver  in  the  corners. 


ROYAL    BODY   GUARDS. 

OFFICER,  ENSIGN, 

GENTLEMEN    AT    ARMS.         YEOMAN    OF   THE    GUARD.         YEOMEN   OF   THE    GUARD. 


COPYRIGHT. 


HONOURABLE  CORPS  OF  GENTLEMEN-AT-ARMS.        23 


HIS  MAJESTY'S    BODY  GUARD  OF  THE 
HONOURABLE  CORPS  OF  GENTLEMEN-AT-ARMS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted.  Blue  Velvet  collar,  cuffs 
and  turnbacks  on  skirts.  Gold  embroidery  on  collar  and  cuffs, 
with  Portcullis  in  Silver  on  collar.  Gold  embroidered  Wreath 
and  Crown  and  Portcullis  in  Silver  on  back  skirts.  Nine 
buttons  down  front  and  two  at  waist  behind.  Skirts  lined  Blue 
Silk 

Buttons. — Gilt,  indented.  The  Garter  Star,  and  Garter  with  the 
Tudor  Portcullis  in  the  centre.     (Plate  I,  No.  4.) 

Epaulettes. — Gold  Bullion,  boxed,  bright  gilt  crescent  rim,  check 
lace  strap.  Tudor  Portcullis  in  Silver  embroidery  on  shoulder- 
strap.     Badges  of  Army  rank  in  Silver  embroidery  above. 

Aiguillettes. — For  Officers  only.  Gold  Gimp  Cord  to  hang  from 
under  the  Epaulettes  on  right  shoulder. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  Gold  lace,  Bias  and  Stand,  2-inch 
stripes,  black  leather  footstraps.  For  Officers  :  Oakleaf  lace, 
2\  inches  wide. 

Helmet. — Gilt  Metal,  with  scroll  and  leaf  ornaments.  Front 
ornament  Gilt  Royal  Arms  quarterings  within  the  Garter, 
mounted  on  a  Silver  cut  Star.  Gilt  chin-scales,  with  Lion 
Head  bosses. 

Plume. — White  Swan  Feathers,  18  inches  long,  to  hang  to  edge  of 
helmet. 

Sword. — Steel  Cavalry  pattern,  with  steel  scabbard. 

Sword  Knot. — Gold  bullion,  with  lace  strap. 

Waist  Sash. — Gold,  2^  inches  wide,  with  three  Red  stripes  |^-inch 
wide.  Gilt  clasp  on  left  side.  Tassels  Gold  and  Red  Twist, 
with  round  heads,  to  hang  18  inches. 

Pouch. — Blue  Velvet,  with  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown  in  Gold 
embroidery,  i-inch  Gold  lace  round  the  edge.  For  Officers  : 
Wreath  of  oak  leaves  within  the  lace.     Lace  oakleaf  pattern. 

Shoulder  Belt. — Gold  2j-inch  Bias  and  Stand  lace,  with  Blue 
Velvet  edge.  Gilt  buckle  tip  and  slide.  For  Officers  :  Oakleaf 
lace,  2  J  inches  wide. 


24  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT, 

Sword  Slings. — Gold  i-inch  Bias  and  Stand  lace  on  Blue  Leather, 
Gilt  flat  square  billet  buckle  on  Black  Web  waist  belt.  For 
Officers :  Oakleaf  lace. 

Boots. — Patent  leather,  Wellington,  with  spur  boxes. 

Spurs. — Gilt,  straight,  long  neck. 

Gloves. — White  patent  leather  Gauntlets. 

Forage  Cap. — Blue  Cloth,  Universal  pattern,  Scarlet  Band 
if  inches  wide  and  Scarlet  welt.  Blue  Cloth  welt  above  band, 
Black  Patent  Leather  peak  with  i-inch  Gold  Embroidery. 
Black  Patent  Leather  chin  strap  with  two  gilt  mounted  G.R. 
buttons. 

Cloak  and  Cape.—  Blue  Cloth,  double-breasted,  six  buttons  (Plate  1, 
No.  4)  each  side,  top  ones  8  inches  apart,  bottom  ones  4  inches, 
side  edge,  no  opening,  10  inches  deep,  2|  inches  wide  at  points, 
with  three  buttons,  two  cross  pockets  with  plain  flaps,  2\  inches 
deep,  6-inch  Watteau  pleat  down  back  strap,  12  inches  long. 
Scarlet  Velvet  collar  and  cuff's,  cuff's  2>\  inches  deep  and  large 
enough  to  go  over  gauntlets.  Blue  Cloth  shoulder  straps,  with 
Gold  embroidered  Badges  of  Rank.  Scarlet  linings.  Blue 
Cloth  cape,  three  buttons  down  front,  fly  on  collar  to  button  on 
to  cloak  with  five  buttons.  For  Officers  :  Gold  oakleaf  lace  patch 
on  collar,  6  inches  long,  with  light  of  Blue  Velvet  small  button 
at  outer  end. 

Mess  Dress. — Evening  Dress  of  His  Majesty's  Household  as 
described  on  page  4.     Buttons  (Plate  I,  No.  9). 

N.  B. — The  Captain  of  the  Corps  on  appointment  receives  a  Gold 
Stick  of  Office  from  the  Sovereign  ;  the  Lieutenant,  the  Standard 
Bearer  and  the  Clerk  of  the  Cheque  and  Adjutant  receiving  Silver 
Sticks ;  these  Sticks  are  carried  by  the  Officers  when  on  duty  with 
the  Corps.  The  Sub-Officer  carries  an  Ivory  headed  Stick  which  he 
receives  from  the  Captain  on  appointment. 


THE   YEOMEN  OF  THE  GUARD.  25 


THE  KING'S  BODY  GUARD  OF  THE 
YEOMEN  OF  THE  GUARD. 

The  Captain  and  Officers  wear  the  following : — 
Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  double-breasted,  stand  collar.     The  collar 

and  cuffs  of  Dark  Blue  (Life  Guards)  Velvet.    The  skirts  turned 

back  with  White  Cloth.     There  are  nine  buttons  in  each  row 

down  the  front  and  two  at  the  waist  behind.     Three  pointed 

slashes  of  Scarlet  Cloth  on  the  Cuffs,  embroidered,  and  having 

three  small  buttons  down  the  centre  of  the  embroidery.     Three 

pointed  Sword  Flaps  of  Scarlet  Cloth  on  the  skirts,  with  a  large 

button  at  each  point.     White  Silk  linings. 
Embroidery. — Gold :  Rose,  Shamrock,  and  Thistle  device,  on  the 

collar,  cuff  slashes  and  sword  flaps  and  at  bottom  of  skirts. 
Buttons. — Gilt,    mounted,     the     Rose,    Shamrock,    and     Thistle 

surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  5.) 
Epaulettes. — Loose  Gold  Bullion,  with  device  in  embroidery. 
Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  stripes  of  Gold  oakleaf  lace  2J  inches 

wide  on  the  side  seams. 
Hat. — Black  Silk  Cocked   Hat,   with   special   pattern  embroidered 

loop  and  bullion  tassels. 
Plume. — General's  11 -inch  White  Swan  feathers  with  red  feathers 

under. 
Sword. — Straight,  special  pattern.     Gilt  Hilt,  with  Folding  Guard. 

Black  Scabbard  with  gilt  mountings. 
Sword  Belt. — White  Silk  Web  shoulder  belt  worn  under  the  Coatee ; 

Blue  Velvet  frog,  embroidered  in  gold  with  the  Rose,  Shamrock, 

and  Thistle. 
Sword  Knot. — Gold  lace  strap,  with  bullion  tassel. 
Waist  Sash. — Gold  "  train  "  lace,  2|  inches  wide,  with  three  rows 

of  narrow  Crimson  Silk;    long  bullion  tassels  hanging  on  the 

left  side,  19  inches  long  in  all. 
Boots. — Plain  Military,  patent  leather. 

Spurs. — Gilt,  straight,  embossed  Rose,  Shamrock,  and  Thistle. 
Gloves. — White. 

For  details  of  the  uniform  worn  by  the  Yeomen,  see  page  161. 


26  DA'£SS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

AiGUiLLETTES. — Gold  Gimp  and  Orris  Cord  with  Gilt  Tags,  worn 
suspended  from  end  of  Epaulette  on  Right  side  by  the  Captain 
Lieutenant,  Ensign,  and  Adjutant.     (Not  worn  by  the  Exons.) 

Cloak. — Dark  Blue  Serge,  ^ith  hood,  lined  scarlet,  Inverness 
pattern,  fastened  with  one  hook  and  eye,  five  buttons 
(Plate  I,  No.  5).  The  Cape  forms  part  of  the  Garment,  and 
should  be  long  enough  to  reach  to  the  knuckles,  and  has 
three  buttons  in  front.  Scarlet  lining  throughout.  Gilt  Rose 
Cloak  clasps  and  chain  on  Cape. 

Mess  Dress. — Evening  Dress  of  His  Majesty's  Household  as 
described  on  page  4.     Buttons  (Plate  I,  No.  9). 

N.B. — A  Gold  Stick  is  carried  by  the  Captain.  Ebony  with  Gold 
mountings  and  tassel. 

Silver  Sticks  are  carried  by  all  other  Officers  when  on  duty. 
Ebony  with  silver  mountings  and  tassels. 

All  these  sticks  are  presented  by  the  Sovereign  on  appoint- 
ment. 


COURT    DRESS. 


FIELD  DRESS. 


THE    KING'S    BODY   GUARD    FOR    SCOTLAND. 
(ROYAL   COMPANY   OF   ARCHERS.) 


COI'YRU;HT. 


THE  KING'S  BODY  GUARD  FOR  SCOTLAND.  27 

THE    KING'S    BODY    GUARD     FOR    SCOTLAND. 

(Royal  Company  of  Archers.) 

COURT  DRESS. 

Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard. 

Coatee. —  Green  Cloth,  double-breasted,  nine  buttons  in  front  in 
each  row  at  equal  distances  apart.  Collar  of  Green  Velvet 
embroidered  in  Gold.  Cuffs  of  Green  Velvet  with  Green  Cloth 
slashes,  the  cuffs  and  slashes  embroidered  in  Gold,  three  small 
buttons  on  each  slash.  Skirt  slashes  of  Green  Cloth  embroidered 
in  Gold,  three  large  buttons  on  each  slash.  Skirts  edged  with 
Green  Velvet  forming  turn  backs,  Gold  embroidered  Thistle  on 
Green  Velvet  at  bottom  of  each  skirt,  two  buttons  at  hip. 
Coat  lined  with  Green  Silk.  All  embroidered  according  to 
sealed  patterns. 

Buttons. — Gilt  mounted.  The  St.  Andrew's  Cross  and  Star  of 
the  Thistle,  with  the  Crown  in  the  centre,  within  a  circle 
inscribed  "  King's  Body  Guard,  R.C.A."     (Plate  I,  No.  6.) 

Trousers. — Green  Cloth  with  stripes  of  Gold  Thistle  lace,  i|  inches 
wide.     Straps  of  Patent  Leather  to  button  under  the  boot. 

Epaulettes. — Gold  bullion,  with  straps  of  Green  Velvet  embroidered 
in  Gold  with  Corps  Badge  on  each  epaulette  head.  This  badge 
is  a  Thistle  embroidered  in  Gold  on  a  Silver  ground,  round  the 
Thistle  the  words,  "  King's  Body  Guard,  R.C.  A.,"  embroidered 
in  Gold  on  Silver  ground. 

Hat. — Black  Silk  cocked,  with  Gold-embroidered  loop  according  to 
special  pattern,  on  right  side.  Gold  tassels  at  ends. 

Plume. — Cocktail  feathers,  Green. 

Sash. — Crimson  Silk  waist  sash,  fastening  on  left  hip  with  catch,  and 
with  two  tassels  to  hang  on  the  left  hip,  behind  the  sword. 

Sword. — Gilt  mounted,  with  Silver  Wire  grip,  Silver  Thistle  on  Gilt 
shell,  Black  Leather  scabbard  with  Gilt  and  Chased  mountings. 

Sword  Belt. — White  Silk  web  shoulder  belt,  worn  under  the  coat, 
with  Green  Velvet  frog. 


28  n/HESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT, 


Sword  Knot. — Gold  and  Crimson,  with  Gold  embroidered 


OR 
V 
in  front  and  Gold  Thistle  at  back,  both  on  Green  Velvet. 

Boots. — Wellingtons,  Patent  Leather. 
Gloves. — White  Kid. 

COURT    DRESS. 

Officers  of  the  Body  Guard. 

Same    uniform   as   before    described,    but    with    the    following 
additions  and  difference  : — 
AiGUiLLETTE. — Gold    Cord  of    special  pattern,   worn   on   the  right 

shoulder,  the  ends  fastened  to  the  top  button  on  the  right  side 

of  the  coat. 
Sticks. — The  Gold  Stick  to  be  carried  by  the  Captain- General — 

Ebony,  with  Gold  mountings  and  Tassel.     The  Silver  Sticks  to 

be  carried  by  the  two  next  Senior  Officers  on  duty — Ebony, 

with  Silver  mountings  and  Tassels. 
Spurs. — Gilt  Swan-necked,  Chased. 
Sash. — Gold  Lace,  with  three  stripes  of  Crimson  Silk,  fastening  on 

left  hip  with  catch,  and  with  Gold  and  Crimson  tassels. 

FIELD    DRESS 

(Worn  when  on  Duty  as  a  Royal  Body  Guard.) 

Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard. 

Tunic. — Green  Cloth,  with  gauntlet  cuffs  and  shoulder  wings, 
trimmed  with  Black  Braid  and  Crimson  Velvet,  and  braided 
across  breast  with  four  bars  of  Black  Braid  showing  a  light  of 
Crimson  Velvet.  Black  Braid  and  Crimson  Velvet  also  on 
collar.     Crimson  Silk  shoulder  cords. 

Trousers. — Green  Clolh,  with  Black  Braid  and  Crimson  Velvet 
stripes,  straps. of  plain  Leather  to  button  under  boot. 

Bow  Case. — Green  Cloth,  trimmed  with  Black  Braid  and  Crimson 
Velvet,  lined  with  Leather,  Gilt  Metal  badge  in  centre  of  breast. 
St.  Andrew's  Star  at  right  side. 


THE  KING'S  BODY  GUARD  FOR  SCOTLAND.  29 

Belt. — Black  dull  Leather,  with  frog  and  Gilt  Royal  crest  plate. 

The  circle  inscribed  '*  King's  Body  Guard  for  Scotland." 
Sword. — Short  Roman,  with    Gilt  hilt  and  mountings,  and  Black 

Leather  scabbard. 
Tassel. — Black  and  Red,  worn  on  left  side  of  belt,  in  front  of  sword. 
Bonnet. —  Green,  trimmed  with  Black  Braid.     Crimson  tuft.     White 

and  Green  Silk  cockade,  with  Gilt  ornament,  and  one  Eagle's 

feather.     Ribbons  at  the  back. 
Gloves. — White  Dogskin. 
Boots. — Plain  Wellington. 
Cape. — Green  Cloth  with  collar.     Bands  inside  to  fasten  cape  down. 

Cape  lined  at  shoulders  with  Green  Italian  Cloth.     Gilt  clasp 

and  chain  of  special  pattern  at  neck.     Four  large  buttons  down 

front.     (Plate  I,  No.  6.) 
Cape  Sling. — Green  Web.     Gilt  mountings  and  Leather  straps  to 

hold  cape. 

Notes. 

1.  Mounted  Officers  of  the  Body  Guard  wear  a  Green 
web  waist  belt  under  the  sash  with  Gold  embroidered  slings  of 
special  pattern. 

2.  The  Special  Badges  of  the  Secretary,  the  Treasurer, 
and  the  Judges  will  be  worn  on  the  collar  of  the  Tunic. 

3.  Officers  and  Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard  belonging 
to  British  Orders  of  Chivalry,  and  those  who  have  received  per- 
mission to  accept  any  Foreign  Order,  as  well  as  those  entitled  to  wear 
Medals,  are  to  appear  with  the  proper  insignia  of  the  same  on  all 
occasions  when  in  the  Court  Dress  of  the  Royal  Company. 


Officers  of  the  Body  Guard. 

Tunic. — Same  as  described  for  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard, 
with  the  addition  of  Gold  Braid  on  cuffs  and  Gold  shoulder 
cords. 

Trousers. — Same  as  for  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard,  but 
substituting  Gold  Lace  for  Crimson  Velvet  in  the  stripes. 


30  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

Bow  Case. — Same  as  for  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard,  with  the 

addition  of  Gold  Braid  round  the  edge  of  Braid  and  Velvet,  and 

adding  Gold  fringe  to  Black  and  Crimson. 
Belt. — Same  as  for  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard,  substituting 

slings  with  Gilt  buckles  for  the  frog. 
Sword. — Claymore  blade,  with   Gilt  cross  hilt  of   special  pattern. 

Black  Leather  scabbard  with  Gilt  mountings. 
Tassel. — Gold  and  Crimson. 
Bonnet. — Same  as  for  the  Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard,  with  the 

addition  of  two  rows  of  Gold  Braid  round  band  and  substituting 

Gold  button  for  Crimson  tuft.     Two  Eagle  feathers  ;  three  for 

the  Captain-General. 

Notes. 

1.  The  Gold  Stick  should  be  carried  by  the  Captain-General 
when  in  Field  Dress,  whether  mounted  or  on  foot.  In  like  manner, 
the  two  Silver  Sticks  are  to  be  carried,  in  Field  Dress,  by  the  next 
Senior  Officers  on  duty. 

2.  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals  are  to  be  worn  at  Reviews 
and  Ceremonies  in  accordance  with  the  "  Dress  Regulations  for  the 
Army." 

3.  Mounted  Officers  of  the  Body  Guard  wear  Patent 
Leather  Jack  boots,  with  Brass  hunting  spurs  and  chains.  The 
horse  furniture  is  of  special  pattern.  The  throat  plume  is  of  Green 
Horsehair,  and  the  Star  of  the  Order  of  the  Thistle  is  embroidered 
on  the  rear  corner  of  the  Saddle  Cloth. 


MESS  DRESS. 
Officers  and  Gentlemen  of  the  Body  Guard. 

Evening  Dress  Coat.  —Of  Green  Cloth,  with  Green  Velvet  collar 
(the  collar  cut  with  notched  ends).  Green  Silk  linings.  Three 
buttons  on  each  front,  two  at  the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the 
bottom  of  the  skirts ;  also  two  small  buttons  on  a  3-inch  cuff  and 
one  above.     (Plate  I,  No.  6.) 


THE  KING'S  BODY  GUARD  FOR  SCOTLAND.  31 

Waistcoat. — Single-breasted,  of  White  Marcella,  roll  collar,  with 
three  small  buttons. 

Trousers. — Plain  Black  (Evening  Dress  material). 

Shoes. — Patent  Leather  Oxford  shoes,  with  Silk  ties. 

Necktie. — White  Evening  Dress  Bow,  with  square  ends. 

Gloves — White. 

*Cap. — (Military  shape)  Green  Cloth,  with  a  peak  of  Green  Cloth, 
Black  Thistle  Mohair  band,  if  inches  wide,  with  a  welt  of 
Green  Cloth  at  the  top  and  bottom  and  also  in  the  crown 
seam.  A  small  button  on  each  side,  and  the  Corps  Badge 
on  band  in  front. 

Cape. — As  worn  in  Field  Dress. 

Notes. 

1.  ^The  Cap,  in  the  case  of  Officers  of  the  Body  Guard,  has  a 
row  of  Gold  Thistle  embroidery  on  the  peak  (two  rows  for  the 
Captain-General)  and  a  small  gold-braided  figure  on  the  top. 

2.  For  particulars  as  to  wearing  Knights  Grand  Cross  Ribands 
and  Neck  Badges  with  Evening  Dress,  also  miniature  Decorations 
and  Medals,  see  pages  11 2- 11 4. 

3.  Plain  Gold  or  Pearl  studs  should  be  in  the  shirt-front,  and 
watch  chains  should  not  be  worn.  The  Black  Silk  fob  with  seals, 
if  worn,  should  hang  from  the  fob  pocket  on  the  right  side. 

4.  Breeches,  Hose  and  Shoes,  when  specially  ordered,  as 
described  on  page  4. 


32  DJ^£SS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


CONSTABLE  AND  GOVERNOR  OF 
WINDSOR  CASTLE. 

Tunic— Blue  Cloth,  lined  Drab  Silk,  Black  Silk  skirt  linings. 
Scarlet  collar  and  cuffs.  Collar  embroidered  Gold  acorns 
and  oak  leaves.  Eight  buttons  down  the  front.  Cuffs,  round, 
3  inches  deep  and  Blue  slashes  on  sleeves.  Cuffs  and  slashes 
embroidered  Gold  acorns  and  oak  leaves.  Two  buttons  at 
waist  behind  and  back  skirts  embroidered  Gold  as  for  General 
Officer.  Three  buttons  on  each  flap.  Front  collar,  cuffs  and 
slashes  edged  Scarlet  y\-  inch  wide.  Gold  Shoulder  cords  as  for 
General  Officer,  with  Silver  embroidered  device  : — Round  Tower 
of  Windsor  Castle,  with  the  letters  G.R.,  and  a  Baton  and  Key 
crossed. 

Buttons. — Bright  Gilt;  device.  Round  Tower  of  Windsor  Castle, 
with  the  letters  G.R.,  and  a  Baton  and  Key  crossed.  (Plate  I, 
No.  14.) 

Cocked  Hat  and  Plume. — As  for  General  Officer.  With  special 
button. 

Overalls, 

Sword, 

Sword  Knot,  [►  As  for  General  Officer. 

Web     Waist     Belt,     Sash     and 
Sword  Slings, 

Boots. — Wellington,  Patent  Leather. 

Spurs. — Plated  Box,  Swan-neck. 

Great  Coat.— Atholl  Grey,  as  in  paragraph  90,  Dress  Regulations 
for  the  Army,  with  special  buttons  as  for  Tunic,  and  badges 
on  straps  as  for  Tunic,  but  in  Gilt  metal  instead  of  Silver 
embroidery. 


DEPUTY-CONSTABLE  AND  LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR.     33 


DEPUTY-CONSTABLE     AND     LIEUTENANT- 
GOVERNOR     OF     WINDSOR     CASTLE. 

Tunic. — Blue  Cloth,  lined  Drab  Silk,  Black  Silk  skirt  linings. 
Scarlet  collar  and  cuffs,  collar  laced  as  for  Colonel  on  Staff. 
Eight  buttons  down  the  front.  Cuffs  round,  3  inches  deep,  and 
Blue  slashes  on  sleeves,  laced  as  for  Colonel  on  the  Staff.  Two 
buttons  at  waist  behind.  Blue  flaps  on  skirts,  laced  as  for 
Colonel  on  the  Staff,  with  two  buttons  on  each  flap.  Fronts, 
'collar,  cuffs,  and  slashes,  edged  Scarlet  -^-^  inch  wide.  Shoulder 
cords  and  badges  of  rank  as  for  Colonel  on  Staff. 

Buttons. — Bright  Gilt ;  device,  Round  Tower  of  Windsor  Castle, 
with  the  letters  G.R.,  and  a  Baton  and  Key  crossed.  (Plate  I, 
No.  14.) 

Cocked  Hat  and  Plume, 

Overalls, 

Sword, 

Sword  Knot, 

Web  Waist  Belt,  Sash  and  Sword  Slings,  . 

Boots. — Wellington,  Patent  Leather. 

Spurs. — Plated,  Box,  Swan-neck. 

Great  Coat. — Atholl  Grey,  as  in  paragraph  90,  "  Dress  Regulations 
for  the  Army,"  with  special  buttons,  as  for  Tunic,  badges  on 
straps  as  for  Tunic,  but  in  Gold. 


As  tor  Colonel  on 
the  Staff. 


34  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


MILITARY  KNIGHTS  OF  WINDSOR. 

FULL  DRESS. 

Coatee.— Scarlet  Cloth,  double-breasted,  Blue  Cloth  Stand 
collar;  Blue  Cloth  cuffs,  turnbacks  and  skirt  linings;  ten 
button-holes  down  the  front  at  regular  intervals,  two  rows  of 
large  buttons ;  square  end  to  collar,  with  two  cord  holes  and  two 
small  buttons  on  each  side,  Scarlet  flap  on  each  skirt,  with  four 
cord  holes  and  four  large  buttons  on  each  flap ;  two  buttons 
at  the  waist  behind ;  Scarlet  flap  on  each  cuff,  with  four  small 
buttons  and  button-holes,  each  skirt  ornamented  at  its  termina- 
tion with  an  embroidered  St.  George's  Cross. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  half  dome.  Garter,  Star,  and  Crown  above.  (Plate  I,. 
No.  7.) 

Epaulettes. — Gold  bullion.  Gilt  crescents,  St.  George's  shield  with 
badges  of  rank  above. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth  with  Scarlet  Cloth  stripe,  i|  inches  in  width. 

Cocked  Hat. — Black  Silk,  Gold  lace  loop  and  Gilt  button,  two 
bullion  tassels. 

Plume. — Upright  Swan  feather,  8|  inches  long,  the  bottom  Scarlet,, 
the  top  White. 

Sash. — Crimson  Silk  net  2|  inches  wide,  worn  round  the  waist, 
fastened  on  the  left  side  with  a  Gilt  clasp  covered  by  a  bow 
6  inches  by  3^  inches.  Two  ends  with  tassels  18  inches  in 
length. 

Sword. — Crossed  hilt.  Gilt  mountings. 

Scabbard. — Black  Leather. 

Shoulder  Belt. — White  Patent  Leather,  3  inches  wide,  with  sword 
frog  of  the  same  material.  The  belt  fastened  with  a  breast 
plate  of  Gilt  metal,  4  inches  by  3  inches,  with  Silver  cut  Garter 
Star  and  Crown  mount.  In  the  centre  of  the  Star  there  is 
St.  George's  Cross  within  the  Garter. 

Cloak. — Blue  Cloth,  lined  with  Scarlet,  no  sleeves,  deep  cape,  lined 
with  Black ;  Black  Velvet  collar ;  Gilt  Rose  clasp ;  and  five 
Gilt  buttons  down  the  front. 

For  details  of  the  Undress  Uniform  see  Part  III,  page  157. 


PRIVY  COUNCIL.     PRIVY  COUNCIL  LN  LRELAND.      35 


THE    PRIVY    COUNCIL. 

Members  of  His  Majesty's  Privy  Council  are  entitled 
to  wear  the  Civil  Uniform  of  the  ist  Class  {see  page  37),  or  may  have 
the  option  of  wearing  any  uniform  to  which  they  are  entitled. 

Cabinet  Ministers,  being  Privy  Counsellors,  wear  the  Civil. 
Uniform,  ist  Class,  and  as  such  continue  to  do  so  after  relinquishing 
Office. 


THE    PRIVY  COUNCIL   IN    IRELAND. 

The  same  rules  apply  as  above  stated. 


D    2 


36  V/iESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 

Lord  Chamberlain's  Office, 

Buckingham  Palace,  S.W. 

ph  May,   1920, 

The  KING  has  approved  of  the  recommendations  made,  with  a 
view  to  economy,  by  a  Committee  appointed  for  the  purpose  of  con- 
;sidering  alterations  in  the  Regulations  with  regard  to  Civil  Uniform. 
The  alterations,  which  The  King  has  approved,  are  as  follows  : — 
{i)  First  and  Second  Class  Uniform. — The  wearing  of  the  Full 
Dress  Coat  to  be  optional.  The  Levee  Coat  to  be  substituted  for  it,  at 
the  option  of  the  wearer,  on  all  occasions  when  Full  Dress  is  prescribed. 

(2)  Thirds  Fourth  and  Fifth  Class  Uniform. — In  future  to  be  of 
one  pattern  for  all  three  Classes,  but  with  distinctive  embroidery  on 
the  Collar  to  mark  the  three  Classes.  (Patterns  may  be  seen  at 
the  Ceremonial  Office,  St.  James's  Palace.) 

(3)  The  White  Undress  Tropical  Uniform^  as  approved  for  use 
by  Colonial  Officials  in  tropical  countries,  may  be  worn  at  Court  in 
this  country  and  on  all  Ceremonial  occasions  Overseas,  at  the  option 
•of  those  entitled  to  it. 

(4)  All  persons  in  possession  of  Civil  Uniforms  made  in  accord- 
ance with  the  existing  Regulations  may  continue  to  wear  them  as 
heretofore. 

(5)  Civil  Uniforms  as  approved  for  use  by  Officers  of  the  Govern- 
ment in  India  may  be  worn  as  heretofore. 

(6)  In  lieu  of  either  Civil  Uniform  or  Court  Dress,  the  following 
alternative  Dress  may  be  worn  by  Gentlemen  (other  than  Members  of 
Their  Majesties'  Households  and  of  the  Diplomatic  and  Consular 
Services)  on  all  occasions  when  Uniform  or  Court  Dress  is 
prescribed  : — 

An  ordinary  black  Evening  Dress  Coat. 

Black  or  white  Evening  Dress  Waistcoat. 

Breeches. — Plain  black  Evening  Dress  material  or  stockinet, 

with  three  small  black  cloth  or  silk  buttons,  and  small  jet 

or  black  buckles  at  the  knee. 
Hose. — Black  silk. 

Shoes. — Plain  Court,  with  bows,  no  buckles. 
Tie. — White  Evening  Dress  bow  necktie. 


t'Ceo/f.-n;s. 


CIVIL    UNIFORM. 


FULL    DRESS   AND    LEVEE    DRESS. 


COPVKIGHT. 


CIVIL  UNIFORM.  yj 


CIVIL   UNIFORM. 

FULL  DRESS. 

Coat  for  ist  and  2nd  Classes.  Same  as  for  His  Majesty's  House- 
hold, excepting  that  the  collar  and  cuffs  are  of  Black  Velvet. 

Gold  Oakleaf  Embroidery  on  the  fronts  as  follows  : — 

ist  Class  not  more  than  5  inches  wide,  and  the  2nd  Class  not 
more  than  4  inches  wide  at  the  base  of  each  front,  but  to 
spread  across  the  chest  according  to  figure.     {Sec  Plate.) 

The  Embroidery  on  the  cuffs  should  not  exceed  the  following 
widths: — ist  Class,  5  inches;  2nd  Class,  4  inches.  The 
ist  Class  has  a  purl  edging  and  the  2nd  a  saw  edge. 

The  collar,  pocket  flaps,  back,  skirts,  back  skirts  and  side  edges  are 
also  embroidered. 

The  wearing  of  the  Full  Dress  Coat  is  optional.  The  Levee  Coat 
may  be  substituted  for  it,  at  the  option  of  the  wearer,  on  all 
occasions  when  Full  Dress  is  prescribed. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  with  supporters.  (Plate  I, 
No.  I.) 

Coatee  for  3rd,  4th  and  5th  Classes.     {See  "  Levee  Dress.") 

Hat. — Same  as  for  relative  rank  of  Household  in  all  Classes^ 
{See  page  i.) 

Breeches, 

Hose, 

Shoes, 

Sword, 

Sword  Knot  and  Belt, 

Buckles, 

Gloves. — White. 

LEVEE    DRESS. 

Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar  and 
gauntlet  cuffs  are  of  Black  Velvet,  and  pocket  flaps  of  Blue 
Cloth.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front  (to  button),  two  at  the  waist 
behind  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts.  Black  Silk 
linings.     A  White  collar  may  be  worn  inside  the  coat. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  (without  supporters)^ 
surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  2.) 


As  for  Household  Uniform.  (5^^ page  i.) 


38  DRESS  AND   INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT, 

The  I  St  and  2nd  Classes  have  Gold  Embroidery  on  the  collar, 
cuffs,  pocket  flaps,  and  between  the  buttons  at  the  waist  behind, 
as  on  the  full  dress  coat. 

The  3rd,  4th  and  5th  Classes  have  Embroidery  on  the  collar, 
cuffs,  back  and  pocket  flaps.  The  Gold  Oakleaf  Embroidery 
for  the  three  Classes  is  the  same  on  cuffs  and  pocket  flaps, 
I  inch  wide  within  a  saw  edge.  The  back  embroidery 
is  also  identical  in  all  Classes.  The  collar  of  the  3rd  Class 
has  a  saw  edge  and  front  embroidery  4J  inches  long,  that  of 
the  4th  Class  a  saw  edge  and  front  embroidery  3  inches  long, 
and  that  of  the  5th  Class  a  saw  edge  only.     {See  Plate.) 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  Gold  oakleaf  lace  on  the  side  seams. 
The  width  of  lace  is  as  follows  : — 
ist  and  2nd  Classes,  2  J  inches. 
3rd,  4th  and  5th  Classes,  i|  inches. 

Boots, — Plain  Patent,  with  Military  fronts  and  elastic  sides. 

Hat,  ■] 

Sword,  >  The  same  as  for  Full  Dress. 

Sword  Knot,  J 

Sword  Belt. — White  web  with  Blue  Cloth  frog. 

Gloves. — White. 


Great  Coat  or  Cloak. — As  described  for  the  Household  {see 
page  2).  Gilt  buttons,  of  the  pattern  worn  with  Levee  Dress. 
(Plate  I,  No.  2.) 

Cap.— (Military  Staff  shape).  Blue  Cloth  ;  with  a  peak  of  Blue  Cloth. 
Black  oakleaf  mohair  band,  if  inches  wide,  with  a  narrow  gold 
braid  at  the  top  and  bottom  of  the  band  and  also  in  the  crown 
seam.     A  small  button  on  each  side. 


The  schedules  detailing  the  Ofificers  of  each  Department  of  His 
Majesty's  Civil  Service  entitled  to  wear  Civil  Uniform  cannot  be 
added  to  without  the  King's  express  sanction. 

The  Civil  Uniform  is  worn  during  tenure  of  office,  or  after 
retirement  by  permission  of  the  Sovereign. 

Full  Dress  is  worn  at  Courts,  State  Balls,  and  Evening  State 


COLLAR,    FIFTH    CLASS. 


COLLAR,  FOURTH  CLASS. 


COLLAR.  THIRD  CLASS. 


CUFF,  THIRD,   FOURTH,  AND  FIFTH    CLASSES. 


BACK   PIECE, 

ALL  CLASSES. 


POCKET    FLAP, 

THIRD,   FOURTH,  AND   FIFTH    CLASSES. 


EMBROIDERY   FOR   THIRD,   FOURTH,   AND    FIFTH    CLASSES,  CIVIL    UNIFORM. 


In  future  to  be  of  one  pattern  for  all  three  Classes  but  with  distinctive  embroidery  on  the  Collar  to 
mark  the  Class. 

The  adoption  of  one  pattern  Uniform  for  the  Third,  Fourth,  and  Fifth  Classes,  with  the  addition  of 
Embroidery  to  the  Collar  to  mark  the  distinction  between  the  Classes,  obviates  the  purchase  of  a  new  coat. 


CIVIL   UNIFORM.  39 


Parties.      The  Full  Dress  Coat  is  also  worn  with  trousers  on  special 
occasions. 

Levee  Dress  is  worn  at  Levees  and  other  Ceremonies  when  Full 
Dress  is  not  worn. 

In  lieu  of  either  Civil  Uniform  or  Court  Dress,  the  following 
alternative  Dress  may  be  worn  by  Gentlemen  (other  than  Members 
of  Their  Majesties'  Households  and  of  the  Diplomatic  and  Consular 
Services)  on  all  occasions  when  Uniform  or  Court  Dress  is 
prescribed  : — 

An  ordinary  black  Evening  Dress  Coat. 
Black  or  white  Evening  Dress  Waistcoat. 
Breeches. — Plain  black  Evening  Dress  material  or  stockinet,  with 

three  small  black  cloth  or  silk  buttons,  and  small  jet  or  black 

buckles  at  the  knee. 
Hose. — Black  silk. 

Shoes. — Plain  Court,  with  bows,  no  buckles. 
Tie. — White  Evening  Dress  bow  necktie. 


NoTE.^With    the   above    Dress,    Insignia    should    be   worn   as 
described   on   page    in. 


46'  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


SERGEANTS'AT-ARMS. 

There  is  no  special  Uniform  assigned  to  the  Sergeants-at-Arms  ; 
they  will  therefore  wear  Naval,  Military,  or  Civil  Uniform  if  so 
entitled,  or  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth,  as  described  on  page  66. 

The  Silver  SS.  Collar  of  Office  is  only  worn  when  on  duty  on 
special  occasions,  such  as  at  the  Opening  of  Parliament  and 
Proclamations. 

For  Mourning.' — With  the  Court  Suit,  Black  Sword  with  Black 
Mountings,  and  Black  Knee  and  Shoe  Buckles,  also  a  Broad-Hemmed 
Frill  and  Ruffles  instead  of  Lace. 

With  Uniforms  the  regulation  Crape  Band  is  worn. 


HOUSE   OF  LORDS.  4^ 


HOUSE     OF     LORDS- 

The  Clerk  of  the  Parliaments  and  other  Officers  of 
the  House  of  Lords  are  entitled  to  wear  Civil  Uniform. 

The  Lord  Great  Chamberlain. — This  Uniform  is  similar 
to  that  of  the  First  Class  Household  {see  pages  i  and  2)  in  every 
respect,  except  that  the  Cloth  of  the  Coat  is  Scarlet  instead  of  Blue. 

The  Uniform  of  the  Secretary  of  the  Lord  Great  Chamberlain  is 
the  same  as  that  of  the  Fourth  Class  Household  {see  pages  i  and  2), 
except  that  the  Cloth  of  the  Coat  is  Scarlet  instead  of  Blue,  with 
collar  and  cuffs  of  Blue  Velvet. 

The  Gentleman  Usher  of  the  Black  Rod  wears  at  Courts, 
Levees,  and  Evening  State  Parties,  a  Naval,  Military,  or  Civil 
Uniform  if  so  entitled,  or  the  Old  Style  of  Velvet  Court  Dress  {see 
page  77). 

In  the  House  of  Lords  he  wears  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  {see 
page  66),  but  with  Black  Hilted  Sword,  Black  Knee  and  Shoe 
Buckles,  and  carries  a  Peer's  Cocked  Hat. 

When  summoning  the  Commons  he  wears  in  addition  his  Chain 
and  Badge  of  Office,  and  carries  the  Black  Rod. 

On  the  occasion  of  the  Opening  of  Parliament  by  the  King  he 
wears  the  same  Dress  as  at  Court,  but  with  Badge  and  Chain,  and 
carries  the  Black  Rod. 

Broad-Hemmed  Frill  and  Ruffles,  instead  of  Lace,  are  worn  when 
the  Court  is  in  Mourning. 

The  Sergeant-at-Arms  wears  at  Courts,  Levees  and  Evening 
State  Parties,  a  Naval,  Military,  or  Civil  Uniform,  if  so  entitled  ;  or  a 
Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  {see  page  66),  but  with  a  Silver  Hilted 
Sword  and  Silver  Knee  and  Shoe  Buckles,  as  always  worn  in  the 
House  of  Lords.  The  Silver  SS.  Collar  of  Office  is  worn  (only  with 
the  Cloth  Suit)  on  special  occasions,  such  as  at  the  Opening  of  Parlia- 
ment. For  Mourning — With  the  Black  Cloth  Court  Suit,  a  Black 
Sword  with  Black  Mountings  and  Black  Knee  and  Shoe  Buckles, 
also  a  Broad-Hemmed  Frill  and  Ruffles  instead  of  Lace.  With 
Uniform  the  regulation  Crape  Band  is  worn. 


42  DM  ESS  AND    INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


HOUSE  OF   COMMONS. 

The  Speaker  appears  at  Courts,  Levees,  and  Evening  State 
Parties  in  the  Old  Style  of  Velvet  Court  Dress,  as  described  on 
page  77,  or  the  Civil  Uniform  of  the  ist  Class,  to  which  he 
is  entitled  as  a  Privy  Counsellor.  But  when  attending  upon  His 
Majesty,  together  with  the  House  of  Commons,  such  as  at  the 
Opening  of  Parliament,  or  on  the  occasion  of  the  presentation  of  an 
Address  to  the  King,  he  appears  in  his  State  Robe  of  Black  Satin 
Damask  trimmed  with  Gold,  over  his  Court  Suit  of  Black  Velvet, 
with  Full  Bottomed  Wig,  Beaver  Three-cornered  Hat,  and  White 
Gloves. 

In  the  House  of  Commons  he  wears  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth, 
as  described  on  page  66,  with  White  Cambric  Necktie,  or  Bands. 
Over  all  a  Black  Silk  Robe  with  Train,  Full  Bottomed  Wig,  and 
Three-cornered  Hat. 

When  the  Court  is  in  Mourning  the  Speaker  wears  in  the  House 
of  Commons  a  Black  Paramatta  Gown  with  Broad-Hemmed  Frill  and 
Ruffles  instead  of  Lace,  Lawn  Bands,  Weepers  on  Coat,  Black  Shoe 
and  Knee  Buckles,  and  White  Gloves. 

The  Clerk  of  the  House  of  Commons,  the  Clerk 
Assistant,  Second  Clerk  Assistant  and  the  Examiner  of 
Petitions  are  entitled  to  wear  Civil  Uniform. 

The  Speaker's  Secretary  is  entitled  to  wear  at  Courts  and 
Levees  Civil  Uniform,  or  the  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  with  Lace 
Frill  and  Ruffles,  Steel  Buckles  on  Breeches  and  Shoes,  Cocked 
Hat  and  Sword.    {See  page  66.)    (For  Mourning,  Ji?*?  next  paragraph.) 

The  Sergeant-at-Arms,  the  Deputy  Sergeant-at-Arms 
and  the  Assistant  Sergeant-at-Arms  wear  at  Courts,  Levees, 
and  Evening  State  Parties  a  Naval,  Military,  or  Civil  Uniform,  if  so 
entitled ;  or  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  (see  page  66),  as  always 
worn  in  the  House  of  Commons.  The  Silver  SS.  Collar  of  Office  is 
worn  by  the  Sergeant-at-Arms  (only  with  the  Cloth  Suit)  on  special 
occasions,  such  as  at  the  Opening  of  Parliament.  For  Mourning — 
With  the  Black  Cloth  Court  Suit,  a  Black  Sword  with  Black 
Mountings  and  Black  Knee  and  Shoe  Buckles,  also  a  Broad- 
Hemmed  Frill  and  Ruffles,  instead  of  Lace.  With  Uniforms,  the 
regulation  Crape  Band. 


DIPLOMATIC  CORPS.  43 


THE     DIPLOMATIC     CORPS. 

Foreign  Ambassadors,  Ministers,  &c.,  and  the  personnel 
of  Embassies  and  Legations,  are  expected  to  appear  at  Court  and  on 
State  occasions  in  the  Uniforms,  or  Dress,  prescribed  by  the  regula- 
tions of  their  own  Court  for  functions  of  corresponding  character. 

The  Ambassador  and  personnel  of  the  Embassy  from 
the  United  States,  and  some  other  Embassies  and  Legations 
accredited  to  the  Court  of  St.  James's,  wear  Evening  Dress  with 
breeches  and  stockings  at  Courts,  State  Balls,  and  Evening  State 
Parties,  but  Evening  Dress  with  Trousers  when  Levee  Dress  is 
^orn. 


44  DKESS  AND  INSIGNIA    tVORN  AT  COURT. 


THE    FOREIGN    OFFICE    AND 
DIPLOMATIC    SERVICE. 

The   following   Officers  on   the    Establishment   of  the  Foreigni 
Office  are  entitled  to  wear  Civil  Uniform  : — 
Secretary  of  State. 
Under  Secretaries  of  State. 
Assistant  Under  Secretaries  of  State. 
Legal  Adviser. 
Chief  Clerk. 
Senior  Clerks. 
Assistant  Legal  Adviser. 
Private  Secretary  to  the  Secretary  of  State. 
Precis  Writer  to  the  Secretary  of  State. 
Assistant  Private  Secretaries  to  the  Secretary  of  State. 
Junior  Clerks. 
King's  Foreign  Service  Messengers.* 

The   following   Members   of  His  Majesty's  Diplomatic  Service- 
also  wear  Civil  Uniform  : — 

Ambassadors  (ist  Class,  with  the  addition   of  embroidered 

seams  and  sleeves). 
Envoys    and     Ministers    accredited     to    Sovereign    Princes- 

and  States. 
Charges  d'Affaires. 
Councillors  of  Embassy. 
First  Secretaries. 
Second  Secretaries. 
Third  Secretaries. 
Honorary  Attaches. 

The  Civil  Uniform  is   worn  only  during  tenure  of  office,  or  on- 
retirement  by  special  permission  of  the  Sovereign. 

Naval  Attaches  at  Foreign  Courts  wear  the  Uniform  of  the 
Royal  Navy. 

Military  Attaches  wear  Military  Uniform  as  prescribed  by 
"  Dress  Regulations  for  the  Army." 

*  The  Greyhound  Badge  distinctive  of  these  Appointments  is  worn  at  Court. 
For  details  of  the  Diplomatic  Evening  Dress   and   White  Uniform  for  Hot 
Climates,  see  Part  III,  page  i66. 


CONSULAR  SERVICE,  45 


CONSULAR   SERVICE. 

(Patterns  of  Uniforms  are  supplied  by  the  Foreign  Office  on 
application.) 

FULL  DRESS. 

Worn  at  Courts,  State  Balls,  and  on  Important  State 
Occasions  when  Ordered. 

Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  stand  collar,  single-breasted,  to  be  buttoned 
with  nine  buttons  placed  at  equal  distances,  and  to  be 
embroidered  with  Laurel  and  Oakleaf  in  Silver  and  saw  edge 
in  Gold  on  Blue-Black  Velvet ;  two  buttons  on  the  back  at  the 
waist  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  skirts. 

The  Coat  of  a  Coasul-General  is  embroidered  on  the 
collar,  cuffs,  pocket-flaps  and  back,  the  embroidery  to  be 
2\  inches  wide. 

The  Coat  of  a  Consul  is  embroidered  on  the  collar,  cuffs, 
pocket-flaps  and  back,  the  embroidery  to  be  2  inches  wide. 

The  Coat  of  a  Vice-Consul  is  embroidered  only  on  the 
collar  and  cuffs,  the  embroidery  to  be  \\  inches  wide.  On  the 
collar  the  Silver  embroidery  is  on  the  front  and  sides  only, 
leaving  one-third  of  the  Velvet  collar  with  the  Gold  saw  edge 
alone. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  convex,  frosted;  having  the  Royal  Arms  (without 
supporters) ;  the  same  pattern  of  button  to  be  used  in  each  rank. 
(Plate  II,  No.  31.) 

Breeches. — White  Kerseymere  with  three  small  covered  buttons  and 
Gilt  buckles  at  the  knees. 

Stockings. — White  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather  with  Gilt  buckles. 

Gloves. — White. 

Hat. — Consul-General. — Black  Beaver  Cocked  Hat,  regulation 
pattern  without  binding  ;  Black  ribbons  on  the  two  front  sides, 
Black  cockade,  and  treble  bullion  loop  of  Silver,  according 
to  pattern  ;  plain  Gold  bullion' tassels,  and  Black  Ostrich  feather 
border. 


46  DRESS  AND   INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT, 


Hat. — Consul. — The  same  as  the  Gonsul-General,  but  without 
the  feather  border,  and  with  a  double  bullion  loop. 

Hat. — Yice-Consul. — The  same  as  the  Consul,  but  with  only  a 
single  bullion  loop. 
The  hat  should  be  worn  with  the  cockade  on  the  right. 

Sword. — French  hilt,  Gilt  wire  grip  and  helmet  top,  blade  of 
30  inches.  Black  Leather  scabbard  with  Gilt  mountings.  Gold 
I^ce  guard  sword-knot  with  worked  head,  and  tassels  of  small 
dead  and  bright  Gold  bullions.  White  Silk  web  belt  with  White 
Cloth  Frog.  (The  same  pattern  sword,  sword  knot  and  frog  is 
used  in  each  rank.) 

LEVfiE   DRESS. 

Worn  also  on  State  Occasions  Abroad  ;  on  Paying  Official 
Visits  to  and  Receiving  Official  Visits  from  the  Com- 
manders OF  His  Majesty's  Ships  of  War;  and  at  Naval 
Courts. 

Coat,  1 

Hat, 

Sword, 

Sword  Knot, 

Sword  Belt, 

Gloves, 


The  same  for  each  rank  as  in  the  Full  Dress 
uniform,  except  that  the  sword  belt  has  a 
Blue  Cloth  frog. 


Trousers. — Blue  cloth  with  stripes  of  Silver  Oakleaf  scalloped  lace 
on  the  side  seams. 
The  lace  for  Consuls-General,  2\  inches  wide. 
The    lace    for    Consuls,     Vice-Consuls,     Consular 
Agents,  and  Cancellieri,  ij  inches  wide. 
Boots. — Plain  Military,  Patent  Leather,  are  worn  with  Trousers. 


Great  Coat  or  Cloak. — Blue  Cloth  of  any  substance,  double- 
breasted,  lined  Scarlet,  to  reach  within  a  foot  of  the  ground  ; 
stand  and  fall  Black  Velvet  collar ;  two  rows  of  buttons  in  front 
(Plate  II,  No.  32)  six  in  each  row,  and  6  inches  apart  across  ; 
Blue  Cloth  strap  behind  with  a  large  button  at  each  end. 


CONSULAR    SERVICE.  47 


Cape. — Blue  Cloth,  lined  Black,  with  four  small  buttons  down  front,, 
and  to  button  on  to  collar  of  cloak ;  Gilt  hook  and  chain. 

The  buttons  are  to  be  of  the  pattern  worn  upon  the  Undress 
uniform. 

The  cloak  and  cape  may  be  worn  together  or  separately. 


Consular  Agents  wear  the  uniform  of  Vice-Consuls. 

No  uniform  is  worn  by  Pro-Consuls. 

Consular  Assistants  in  the  Ottoman  Dominions,  Persia,. 
Greece,  and  Morocco,  and  in  China,  Cprea,  Japan,  and  Siam,  are 
permitted  to  wear  the  Vice-Consular  uniform.  The  Chief  Clerk  of 
the  Supreme  Court  at  Shanghai  has  the  same  privilege. 

Student  Interpreters  are  allowed  to  wear  the  Undress 
uniform  of  the  same  rank. 

Cancellieri  attached  to  British  Consulates  in  the  Levant  wear 
the  dress  of  Vice-Consuls,  without  the  embroidery  on  the  cuffs. 

A  Consular  officer  who  does  not  hold  a  diplomatic  appointment 
must  not,  without  permission,  wear  any  other  than  the  Consular 
uniform ;  should  he  hold  an  appointment  entitling  him  to  wear 
another  uniform,  he  is  not  allowed,  during  his  employment  in  the 
Consular  service,  to  wear  such  other  uniform  without  speciaP 
permission  from  the  Secretary  of  State  for  Foreign  Affairs. 


Consuls-General,  Consuls,  and  Vice-Consuls  of  foreign  countries,, 
being  British  subjects,  if  they  attend  Courts  and  Levees  in  their 
official  capacity,  are  permitted  to  wear  the  official  Consular  uniform 
of  the  country  they  represent. 


For  details  of  the  Undress  and  White  Uniform  for  Hot  Climates,  see  Part  III, 
pages  167  and  168. 


48  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


OFFICERS     OF     THE    GOVERNMENT    OF    INDIA. 

1.  Gentlemen  in  the  India  Office  who  have  held  the  appoint- 
ments of  Member  of  Council,  Lieutenant-Governor, 
Chief  Commissioner,  or  Secretary  to  the  Government 
of  India,  are  allowed  to  wear  at  this  Court  (on  permission  being 
■obtained  through  the  Secretary  of  State)  the  Class  of  Uniform,  so 
far  as  it  corresponds  with  the  Civil  Uniform  recognised  at  the  Court 
of  St.  James's,  to  which  their  Offices  in  India  have  respectively 
entitled  them. 

2.  Members  of  the  Indian  Civil  Service  who  are  entitled 
to  wear  Uniform,  Officers  of  the  Political  Department  of 
the  Government  of  India,  Officers  of  the  Political 
Department  of  the  Government  of  Bombay,  and  Civil 
Officers  to  whom,  on  account  of  their  discharging  Political  duties, 
the  privilege  to  wear  Civil  Uniform  has  been  extended,  when  on 
leave  in  England  or  otherwise  present  there  during  their  Service,  are 
permitted  to  wear  their  Uniform  at  this  Court. 

3.  Retired  Civil  or  Political  Officers  who,  when  last  on  duty 
in  India,  were  entitled  to  wear  Uniform,  are  permitted  to  wear  at  this 
Court  the  Uniform  to  which  their  last  office  in  India  entitled  them. 

4.  Alternative  official  dress  for  Indian  gentlemen  who  may 
become  Members  of  Councils  and  Ministers,  and  who  do  not  desire 
to  wear  civil  uniform,  is  as  follows : — Coat,  blue  cloth,  buttoned 
from  neck  to  below  waist,  and  then  falling  loose  to  knees;  nine 
buttons  up  the  front  (to  button),  black  silk  lining;  buttons,  gilt, 
mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  (without  supporters)  surmounted  by  the 
Imperial  Crown ;  the  collar  and  cuffs  of  black  velvet.  Gentlemen 
entitled  to  wear  second-class  uniform  have  an  edging  of  purl  em- 
broidery on  velvet  collar  and  cuffs.  Gentlemen  entitled  to  wear 
third-class  uniform  have  no  embroidery  on  collar  and  cuffs.  Trousers 
white  or  white  pyjamas.  Head  dress,  distinctive  national  head  dress 
worn  on  ceremonial  occasions.  Socks,  black  silk.  Shoes,  black 
patent  leather  with  gilt  buckle,  rose,  shamrock,  and  thistle  pattern. 


OFFICERS   OF   THE   GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA.  49^ 


FULL    AND    LEVEE    DRESS. 

5.  The  four  classes  of  Civil  Officers  detailed  in  the  Schedule 

in  Part  III"*,  pages    170-174,  wear  for  Full  and  Levee  Dress  the 

Civil  Uniform  as  described  on  pages  37  and  38,  as  follows  : — 

Officers  of  Class    I    ...      ist  Class  Civil  Uniform 
11    ...     2nd  „  „ 

III  ...     3rd 

IV  ...     5th 

6.  The  three  classes  of  Officers  of  the  Political  Depart- 
ment of  the  Government  of  India  detailed  in  Rule  I  of  the 
rules  in  Part  III,  pages  177  and  178,  wear  for  Full  and  Levee  Dress 
the  Civil  Uniform  as  described  on  pages  37  and  38,  as  follows  : — 

Classes  I  and  II        ...     3rd  Class  Civil  Uniform. 
Class  III       5th 

With   the  exception   that   the   Buttons   bear   the   Royal   Arms  with 

Supporters  (Plate  I,  No.  i). 

7.  The  three  classes  of  Officers  of  the  Bombay  Political 

Department    detailed   in    Rule    I    of    the    rules    in    Part    III, 

pages  177  and  178,  wear  for  Full  and  Levee  Dress  the  Civil  Uniform 

as  described  on  pages  37  and  38,  as  follows  : — 

Classes  I  and  II        ...     3rd  Class  Civil  Uniform. 
Class  III        ...  ...     5th  „  „ 

8.  Indian  Police  Officers  and  retired  Officers  of  the 
Force  with  approved  service  of  not  less  than  15  years  may  wear 
their  uniforms  at  Court  Functions. 


N.B. — (i)  At  Full  Dress  Functions,  such  as  Courts  and  State  Balls,. 
Officers  entitled  to  wear  Indian  Civil  Uniform  should  wear  White 
Breeches,  White  Silk  Hose,  and  Shoes  with  gilt  buckles,  instead  of 
Trousers  and  Boots  as  in  India. 

(2)  In  the  case  of  Indian  gentlemen  who  hold  any  of  the  offices 
specified  in  the  Schedule  in  Part  III,  pages  170-174,  a  pugreemay  be 
substituted  for  the  cocked  hat,  helmet,  or  forage  cap  prescribed  in. 
the  rules.  If  preferred,  the  National  Dress  which  they  are  accuse 
tomed  to  wear  on  ceremonial  occasions  may  be  worn  in  place  or 

uniform. 

*  Vide  rules  "A,"  page  169. 

For  details  of  the  Undress,  Mess  Dress,  Hot  Weather  Uniforms,  Evening: 
Dress  and  Service  Dress,  see  Part  III,  pages  174-182. 


so  DJiESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


OFFICERS  OF  THE  GOVERNMENTS  OF  HIS 
MAJESTY'S  OVERSEA  DOMINIONS,  EXCEPT 
INDIA. 

Governors-General,  Governors  and  High  Commis- 
sioners, unless  at  the  time  of  their  appointment  they  hold  the  rank 
of  Rear- Admiral,  Major-General,  Air  Vice-Marshal,  or  upwards  (in 
which  case  they  will  during  their  tenure  of  office  continue  to  wear 
their  Naval,  Military  and  Air  Force  Uniforms)  will  wear  the  special 
uniform  prescribed  for  them  as  follows  :— ;- 

Cocked  Hat.* — Black  Silk.  On  the  right  side,  a  black  silk  Cockade 
with  a  Loop  of  four  silver  bullions,  the  inner  rows  twisted,  silver 
plated  Button  of  the  pattern  worn  on  coatee.  Flat  silver  Tassel, 
seven  silver  Bullions  with  eleven  crimson  Bullions  under  them. 

Plume. — White  swan  Feathers,  drooping  outwards,  lo  inches 
long,  with  red  feathers  under  them  long  enough  to  reach  the 
end  of  the  white  ones.     Feathered  Stem,  3  inches  long. 
Helmet. t — Foreign  Service  Helmet  with  General's  plume. 
Coatee. — Blue  cloth,  double-breasted,  stand-up  Collar,  with  rounded 
points.     Two  rows  of  Buttons  down  the  front,  nine  in  each  row, 
a  space  to  be  left  between  the  eighth  and  ninth  button  for  the 
waist  belt ;  two  at  waist  behind.     The  Skirts  edged  with  white, 
the  edging  f  inch  wide  at  the  waist,  and  about  2\  inches  at 
the  points.      Collar  and   Cuffs  cf  scarlet  cloth.      Scarlet  cloth 
Slashes  on  the  Sleeves,   and  three  pointed  flaps  at   the  waist. 
The    Collar,    Flaps,    Cuffs,    and   Slashes    trimmed   with   silver 
embroidery.     Embroidery  on  cuffs,  3I  inches.     Depth  of  slash, 
6J   inches   between    the    points.      Device    in    embroidery,   at 
the  point  of  the  skirts,  four  Oak  Leaves  in  saltire  issuing  from 
an  acorn.     Body  Hned  with  white  silk,  and  the  skirts  lined  with 
white  cloth. 
Embroidery. — Silver.     Oakleaf  and  Acorn. 


*  For  use  in  mild  climates  on  all  occasions,  and  during  the  evening  in  hot 
climates  ;  also  on  occasions  when  Uniform  is  worn  at  home, 
t  For  use  out  of  doors  during  the  day  in  hot  climates. 


{The  Illustration  facing  this  page  is  inserted  by  permission  of  the 
Colonial  Office^ 


GOVERNORS-GENERAL. 


FULL    DRESS. 


COI'YKKillT. 


OFFICERS   OF  OVERSEA   DOMINIONS,  51 


Epaulettes. — Silver.  Device,  in  gold  embroidery :  Rose,  Thistle 
and  Shamrock,  with  Crown  above. 

Buttons. — Silver  plated  :  Rose,  Thistle,  and  Shamrock,  with  Crown 
.  above.     (Plate  I,  No.  5.) 

Gloves. — White. 

Overalls. — Blue  cloth.  2  J  inches  silver  lace  down  the  outside 
seams.     Patterns  of  lace  :  Oakleaf  and  Acorn. 

Sword  Belt. — Silver  lace  (oakleaf  and  acorn)  on  crimson  morocco 
leather,  if  inches  wide.     Slings,  i  inch  wide. 

Waistplate. — Frosted  silver  rectangular  Plate  with  burnished 
edges.  On  the  plate,  the  Imperial  Cypher  and  Crown  in  silver 
within  an  oakleaf  wreath.  On  the  lower  part  of  the  wreath  a 
scroll,  inscribed  "  Dieu  et  mon  droit." 

Sword  Knot. — Silver  and  crimson  Cord  and  Acorn. 

Sword. — Mameluke  Hilt,  ivory  Grip,  scimitar  Blade.  Device  : — 
Rose,  Thistle,  and  Shamrock,  with  Crown  above. 

Scabbard. — Black  leather,  with  gilt  mountings,  Oakleaf  Lockets. 

Boots. — Wellington. 

Spurs. — Steel  box,  swan-neck. 

Cloak  and  Cape. — Blue  cloth,  turn-down  Collar,  fastened  with 
one  hook  and  eye,  five  Buttons  down  the  front,  no  sleeves,  a 
slit  at  each  side  with  pointed  flap,  a  button  and  button-hole  at 
the  point.  Back  Strap  fastened  with  two  buttons  and  button- 
holes. Slit  at  back  with  two  silk-covered  buttons  inside,  the 
depth  to  suit  the  wearer.  The  Cape  forms  part  of  the  garment : 
three  silk-covered  buttons  in  front,  button-holes  in  a  fly,  long 
enough  to  reach  to  the  knuckles.  White  lining  throughout. 
Badge  on  Collar  as  for  epaulettes  of  coatee,  but  smaller. 

No  Sash. 

Aiguillette. — To  be  worn  by  Governors-General  only,  A 
silver  Aiguillette,  J-inch  wire  cord,  silver  metal  tags  at  end 
of  plaits;  the  plaits  and  cords,  front  and  back,  are  joined 
together  by  a  short  silver  braid  strap,  in  which  is  worked  a 
button-hole.    The  Aiguillette  will  be  worn  on  the  right  shoulder. 

For  details  of  Evening  Dress  worn  by  the  Staffs  of  all  Governors-General  and 
Governors,  see  Part  III,  page  185. 

E    2 


DA' ESS  AND    INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


The  Civil  Uniform  of  the  second  class  will  be  worn  by : — 
Lieutenant-Governors. 

Cabinet   Ministers  of  the   Dominion   of  Canada, 
the  Commonwealth  of  Australia,  the  Dominion 
of  New  Zealand,  and  the  Union  of  South  Africa. 
The  Civil  Uniform  of  the  third  class  will  be  worn  by  officers 
administering  Governments  but  not  holding  the  rank  of  Lieutenant- 
Governor.     It  may  also  be  worn  by  all  Members  of  the  Privy 
or    Executive    Councils   (other   than   those    covered    by   the 
preceding   regulation)    in    Dominions,   Colonies    and    States  having 
responsible  government,  and  by  Official  Members  of  the  Privy 
and  Executive  Councils  of  other  Colonies. 

Subject  to  the  sanction  of  His  Majesty,  obtained  through  the 
Secretary  of  State  for  the  Colonies  on  the  recommendation  of  the 
Governor,  the  Civil  Uniform  of  the  fourth  class  may  be  worn  by  heads 
of  principal  departments  not  having  a  seat  in  the  Privy  or  Executive 
Councils,  and  the  Civil  Uniform  of  the  fifth  class  may  be  worn  by 
heads  of  minor  departments  and  chief  assistants  in  the  principal 
departments ;  and  His  Majesty  has  sanctioned  the  wearing  of  the 
uniform  of  the  fourth  and  fifth  classes  by  the  holders  of  certain  other 
offices. 

Private  Secretaries  to  Governors  or  Officers  Ad- 
ministering Governments  may  wear  the  Civil  Uniform  of  the 
fifth  class. 

No  person  is  entitled  without  the  consent  of  the  King  to  wear  the 
uniform  attached  to  any  office  after  he  has  ceased  to  hold  that  office. 
Such  consent  can  only  be  obtained  on  the  recommendation  of  the 
Governor  made  through  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Colonies, 
and  only  in  cases  where  an  officer  has  actually  worn  the  uniform 
during  his  tenure  of  the  office  to  which  it  is  attached.  No  retired 
officer  will  be  allowed  to  wear  any  other  uniform  than  that  which  was 
attached  to  his  office  during  his  tenure  of  it. 

Military  Officers  on  the  Personal  Staff  of  Governors-General 
wear  the  military  uniform  of  their  rank,  with  an  aiguillette,  of  the 
pattern  prescribed  for  Aides-de-Camp  to  the  King,  on  the  right 
shoulder.  Those  on  the  Personal  Staff  of  Governors  and  Lieutenant- 
Governors  wear  on  the  right  shoulder  the  aiguillette  prescribed  in  the 
Dress  Regulations  for  the  Army  for  Staff  Officers. 


GORGET 
FIRST    AND    SECOND    CLASSES 


GORGET 
HIRD    AND    FOURTH    CLASSES 


GORGET- 
FIFTH    CLASS. 


WHITE   TROPICAL    UNIFORM    (COLONIAL   SERVICES). 


OFFICERS  OF  OVERSEA   DOMINIONS.  53 

WHITE  TROPICAL  UNIFORM  (COLONIAL  SERVICES). 
The   White  Uniform  as  approved  for  use  by  Colonial  Officials 

in  tropical  countries  may  be  worn  at  Court  in  this  country,  as  well 

as    on   all   Ceremonial   occasions   overseas,    when   the   wearing   of 

Uniforms  is  prescribed,  at  the  option  of  those  entitled  to  it. 

Only   Governors-General,    Governors,    or   High    Commissioners 

may  wear  the  first  class  of  this  uniform.     The  other  classes  will  be 

worn  by  persons  who  are  entitled,  or  have  received  permission  to 

wear  the  corresponding  class  of  the  ordinary  Civil  Uniform. 

The  adoption  of  the  white  uniform  in  any  tropical  Colony  is  left 

to  the  discretion  of  the  Governor,  but  if  once  adopted,  its  use  is 

compulsory  on  all  such  occasions  as  described. 

Coat. — White  Drill,  with  stand-up  collar,  having  on  it  a  detachable 
gorget  of  gold  braid  on  a  blue  ground,  varying  in  pattern 
according  to  rank  as  prescribed. 

Buttons. — Gilt  mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  with  supporters,  in  the 
case  of  the  First  and  Second  Classes.  (Plate  I,  No.  i.)  The 
Buttons  to  be  worn  with  the  other  three  classes  of  uniform 
should  be  gilt  mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  (without  supporters) 
surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown.  (Plate  I,  No.  2.)  Number 
of  buttons  on  cuffs  of  coat :  First  and  Second  Classes,  three  ; 
Third  and  Fourth  Classes,  two  ;  Fifth  Class,  one. 

Trousers.— White  Drill.     No  Lace. 

Boots. — Black  Patent  Leather.  White  Shoes  (lace-up  of  White 
Buckskin  without  toecaps)  may  be  \^orn  instead  of  Black  Boots 
at  the  discretion  of  the  Governor.  When  the  uniform  is 
worn  mounted.  Black  or  Brown  Knee  Boots,  with  White  or  Dark 
Blue  Pantaloons,  at  the  discretion  of  the  Governor.  Straight- 
necked  steel  hunting  spurs, 

*Helmet. — White,  of  the  Wolseley  pattern,  bearing  in  front  a  Gilt 
badge,  the  Royal  Arms  with  supporters. 

*  Governors- General,  Governors,  or  High  Commissioners  may,  if  they  so 
desire,  wear  a  plumed  helmet  bearing  a  plume  similar  to  that  on  the  cocked  hat 
worn  with  the  Governors'  special  uniform. 


{The  Illustration  facing  this  page  is  i?iserted  dy  permission  of  the 
Colonial  Office.) 


54  DRESS    AND     /NSIGN/A     JFOA'N    AT    COURT. 


Sword. — The  usual  Civil  Sword,  the  frog  and  scabbard  underneath 
the  coat,  the  hilt  appearing  through  a  slit  in  the  side  of  the  coat. 

Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals. — Full-size  Orders  (including 
the  Riband  of  a  Knight  Grand  Cross),  Decorations  and  Medals 
will  be  worn  with  this  Uniform  at  Court  in  this  country  ;  and 
also  on  Ceremonial  occasions  overseas  when  the  Governor  may 
so  order.  On  other  occasions  the  Ribands  only  of  Orders, 
Decorations  and  Medals  will  be  worn. 

N.B. — A  sealed  pattern  of  the  Uniform  may  be  seen  at  the  Office 
of  the  Crown  Agents  for  the  Colonies,  4,  Millbank,  S.W.  i. 


NAVY,  ARMY,  AND  AIR  FORCE.  55 


NAVY,  ARMY,   AND  AIR  FORCE. 

Officers  appear  at  Court  in  Full  Dress  Uniform  according  to 
their  rank,  as  appointed  for  them  by  the  Admiralty,  War  Office,  and 
Air  Ministry. 

Field-Marshals  will  wear  White  Leather  Pantaloons  and 
Jack  Boots  at  Courts,  and  on  full  State  occasions.  At  Levees, 
Overalls  and  Wellington  Boots  are  worn,  and  on  Semi-State  occasions, 
Blue  Cloth  Pantaloons  with  Butcher  Boots.  The  Baton  is  carried 
at  Courts  and  on  Full  State  occasions  only. 

The  Household  Cavalry,  when  not  on  duty  at  Courts  and 
State  Balls,  wear  Overalls  and  plain  Military  Patent  Leather  Boots, 
with  Steel  Spurs  and  Short  Gloves.    But  at  Levees  and  when  on  duty 
at  Courts  and  State  Balls,  Leather  Breeches,  Jack  Boots  with  Stee 
Spurs  and  Gauntlets  must  be  worn. 

The  Kilt  will  be  worn  by  all  Officers  of  kilted  Regiments,  and 
special  articles  of  dress  authorized  by  Dress  Regulations  will  be 
worn  by  all  Highland  and  Scottish  Regiments  at  Courts  and  Levees. 

Mourning  is  not  worn  at  Courts  and  Levees  by  Naval,   Military 
and  Air  Force  Officers,  unless  the  Court  is  in  mourning. 
See  "  Dress  Regulations  for  the  Navy." 
"  Dress  Regulations  for  the  Army." 
"  Dress  Regulations  for  the  Air  Force." 

SPECIAL  RESERVE  AND  TERRITORIAL  FORCE. 

Officers  appear  in  the  Uniform  of  the  Corps  according  to  the 
Regulations  of  their  particular  Regiments,  in  the  same  manner  as 
Regular  Officers. 

See  "  King's  Regulations." 
"  Dress  Regulations." 
"  Special  Reserve  Regulations." 
"  Territorial  Force  Regulations." 


rs6  DfiESS  AND  INSIGNfA    WORN  AT  COURT. 

JHIS    MAJESTY'S    LIEUTENANTS  OF   COUNTIES. 

FULL   DRESS. 
NEW    REGULATIONS,  WAR  OFFICE,   1920. 

'Cocked  Hat. — Black  silk.  On  the  right  side,  a  black  silk 
cockade  with  two  loops  of  :i-inch  silver  gimp,  white  metal 
button  of  the  pattern  worn  on  tunic. 

Plume. — Red  and  white  upright  swan  feathers,  8  inches  in  height, 
white  above,  red  below. 

Tunic. — Scarlet  cloth,- with  blue  cloth  collar  and  cuffs.  The  collar 
laced  along  the  top  and  bottom  with  i-inch  lace ;  the  cuffs 
round,  3^  inches  deep  with  two  bars  of  i  j-inch  lace  round  the 
top  showing  \  inch  of  blue  cloth  between  the  bars.  A  scarlet 
flap  on  each  cuff,  6  inches  long  and  2^  inches  wide  at  the  points, 
edged  with  f-inch  lace.  A  similar  flap  reaching  to  ^  inch  from 
the  bottom,  on  each  skirt  behind,  the  flaps  \  inch  wide  at  the 
top,  \\  inches  at  the  centre  point,  and  2\  inches  at  the  bottom. 
A  bar  of  |-inch  lace  from  the  centre  of  the  waist  to  the  bottom 
of  the  skirt ;  eight  buttons  down  the  front ;  three  on  each  flap, 
the  top  buttons  on  the  flaps  being  at  the  waist.  The  front, 
collar,  flaps  on  cufTs  and  flaps  and  bar  of  lace  on  the  skirts 
edged  with  white  cloth  ^  inch  wide.  Silver  shoulder  cords  of 
plaited  wire  basket  cord  -^  inch  in  diameter,  small  silver  gimp 
down  the  centre  strap  of  the  shoulder  cord,  2\  inches  wide, 
terminating  in  a  4-inch  wing.  Device  on  shoulder  cords,  in 
gold  embroidery,  the  rose,  Prince  of  Wales's  plume,  thistle  or 
shamrock  according  to  country,  with  crown  above. 


His  Majesty's  Lieutenants  who  are  Aides-de-Camp  to  the  King  will  not  wear 
the  Aide-de-Camp's  AiguilleUe  with  the  Lieutenancy  Uniform. 

The  provision  of  Full  Dress  is  optional,  but  H.M.  Lieutenants,  when  attending 
Levees,  Courts  and  Ceremonials  where  Full  Dress  is  worn,  are  expected  to  wear 
.Full  Dress  also. 

H.M.  Lieutenants  who  are  in  possession  of  the  Full  Dress  Uniform  authorized 
in  1889  or  1908  may  continue  to  wear  it  until  worn  out. 


>:r^) 


HIS    MAJESTYS    LIEUTENANTS   OF    COUNTIES. 


FULL    DRESS. 


COl'YKICIIT. 


HIS  MAJESTY'S   LIEUTENANTS  OF  COUNTIES.  57 

Lace  for  Tunic. — Silver.     Oakleaf  pattern  for  English  and  Welsh 

counties,  thistle  pattern  for  Scottish  counties,  and  shamrock 

pattern  for  Irish  counties. 
Buttons. — White  metal.     Rose,   thistle  or   shamrock,  with  Crown 

above.       For   Welsh   counties   the   Prince  of  Wales's  Plume. 

(Plate  II,  Nos.  25,  26,  27  and  28.) 
Gloves. — White. 
Trousers. — Blue  cloth,  with  scarlet  cloth  stripes  2  J  inches  wide  and 

welted  at  the  edges  down  the  side  seams. 
Sword  Belt. — Silver  lace  on  crimson  morocco  leather  i|  inches 

wide,  slings  i  inch  wide. 
Waistplate. — Frosted  gilt  rectangular  plate  with  burnished  edges 

On  the  plate  the  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown  in  silver  within  an 

oakleaf  wreath.      On   the   lower   part   of  the   wreath  a   scroll 

inscribed  "  Dieu  et  mon  droit." 
Sword  Knot. — Silver  and  crimson  cord  and  acorn. 
Sword. — Mameluke  hilt,  ivory  grip,  scimitar  blade,  device  of  rose, 

Prince    of    Wales's  plume,   thistle  or  shamrock  in  an  oakleaf 

wreath. 
Scabbard. — Steel,  ridged,  with  crossed  lockets  and  rings. 
Boots. — Wellington. 
Spltrs. — Steel,  box,  swan-neck. 
Great  Coat. — Blue  cloth,  double-breasted,  two  cross  pockets,  pivot 

sleeves,  six  buttons  on  either  side  8  to  10  inches  apart  at  the  top 

and  4  to  6  inches  at  the  waist,  lined  with  blue.      No  shoulder 

straps  :  sword  slit  at  left  side. 


For  details  of  the  Service  Dress,  see  Part  III,  page  186. 


58  DRESS  AND   INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 

LIEUTENANTS    OF    THE    CITY    OF    LONDON. 

FULL   DRESS. 
NEW  REGULATIONS,  WAR  OFFICE,  1920. 

Cocked  Hat.— Black  silk.  On  the  right  side  a  black  silk  cockade 
with  two  loops  of  J-inch  silver  gimp  cord,  white  metal  button  of 
the  pattern  worn  on  the  tunic. 

Plume. — Red  and  white  upright  swan  feathers,  8  inches  in  height, 
white  above,  red  below. 

Tunic— Scarlet  Cloth  with  blue  cloth  collar  and  cuffs.  The 
collar  laced  along  the  top  and  bottom  with  |-inch  lace ;  the 
cuffs  round,  3  inches  deep  with  two  bars  of  |-inch  lace  round 
the  top  showing  |-inch  blue  cloth  between  the  bars.  A  scarlet 
flap  on  each  cuff,  6  inches  long  and  2^  inches  wide  at  the  points, 
edged  with  |-inch  lace.  A  similar  flap  reaching  to  \  inch  from 
the  bottom,  on  each  skirt  behind  ;  the  flaps  \  inch  wide  at  the 
top,  \\  inches  at  the  centre  point,  and  2 J  inches  at  the  bottom. 
A  bar  of  |-inch  lace  from  the  centre  of  the  waist  to  the  bottom 
of  the  skirt ;  eight  buttons  down  the  front ;  three  on  each  flap, 
the  top  buttons  on  the  flaps  being  at  the  waist.  The  front, 
collar,  cuffs,  flaps  and  bar  of  lace  on  the  skirts  edged  with  white 
cloth  -ft-  inch  wide.  Twisted  round  silver  shoulder  cords  lined 
with  scarlet.  The  City  badge  in  gold  embroidery  on  the 
shoulder  cords. 

Lace  for  Tunic. — Silver.     Oakleaf  pattern. 

Buttons. — White  metal,  with  (^ity  shield.  Crown,  and  motto. 
(Plate  II,  29.) 


Lieutenants  for  the  City  of  London  who  are  Aides-de-Camp  to  the  King  will 
not  wear  the  Aide-de-Camp's  Aiguillette  with  their  City  Lieutenant's  Uniform. 

The  provision  of  Full  Dress  is  optional,  but  Lieutenants  of  the  City  of  London, 
when  attending  Levies,  Courts  and  Ceremonials  where  Full  Dress  is  worn,  are 
expected  to  wear  Full  Dress  also. 

Lieutenants  of  the  City  of  London  who  are  in  possession  of  the  Full  Dress 
Uniform  authorized  in  1889  or  1908  may  continue  to  wear  it  until  worn  out. 


LIEUTENANTS   OF   THE   CJ'TY  OF  LONDON.  59 


Gloves.— White. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  2|-inch  scarlet  cloth  stripes,  welted  at  the 

edges  down  the  side  seams. 
Sword  Belt. — Silver  Lace  on  Crimson  Morocco  Leather,  i|  inches 

wide ;  slings  i  inch  wide. 
Waistplate. — Frosted  silver  rectangular  plate,  with  burnished  edges, 

with  wreath,  City  badge,  and  Crown. 
Sword  Knot. — White  leather  strap  and  silver  acorn. 
Sword. — Military  pattern  as  authorized  for  infantry  officers. 
Scabbard. — Steel. 
Boots. — Wellington. 
Spurs. — Steel  box,  swan-neck. 
Great  Coat. — Blue  cloth  double-breasted,  two  cross  pockets,  i)ivot 

sleeves,. six  buttons  on  either  side  8  to  10  inches  apart  at  the  top 

and  4  to  6  inches  at  the  waist,  lined  with  blue.     No  shoulder 

straps  ;  sword  slit  at  left  side. 


For  details  of  the  Service  Dress,  see  Part  III,  page  187. 


DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


DEPUTY-LIEUTENANTS   AND 
VICE-LIEUTENANTS    OF    COUNTIES. 

FULL    DRESS. 

NEW  REGULATIONS,  WAR  OFFICE,   1920. 

Cocked  Hat. — Black  silk.  On  the  right  side  a  black  silk  cockade 
with  two  loops  of  J-inch  silver  gimp  cord,  white  metal  button 
of  the  pattern  worn  on  the  tunic.     No  plume. 

Tunic. — Scarlet  cloth  with  blue  cloth  collar  and  cuffs.  The  collar 
laced  along  the  top  and  bottom  with  |-inch  lace ;  the  cuffs 
round,  3  inches  deep,  with  two  bars  of  |-inch  lace  round  the 
top  showing  ~  inch  blue  cloth  between  the  bars.  A  scarlet  flap 
on  each  cuff,  6  inches  long  and  2J  inches  wide  at  the  points, 
edged  with  j-inch  lace.  A  similar  flap  reaching  to  -J  inch  from 
the  bottom  on  each  skirt  behind  ;  the  flaps  J  inch  wide  at  the 
top,  I J  inches  at  the  centre  point  and  2  J  inches  at  the  bottom. 
A  bar  of  |-inch  lace  from  the  centre  of  the  waist  to  the  bottom 
of  the  skirt ;  eight  buttons  down  the  front ;  three  on  each  flap 
the  tup  buttons  on  the  flaps  being  at  the  waist.  The  front, 
collar,  cuffs,  flaps  and  bar  of  lace  on  the  skirts  edged  with  white, 
cloth  ^  inch  wide.  Twisted  round  silver  shoulder  cords  lined 
with  scarlet.  Device  on  shoulder  cords  in  gold  embroidery,  the 
rose,  Prince  of  Wales's  plume,  thistle  or  shamrock,  according  to 
country. 

Lace  for  Tunic. — Silver.  Oakleaf  pattern  for  English  and  Welsh 
counties ;  thistle  pattern  for  Scottish  counties ;  and  shamrock 
for  Irish  counties. 

Buttons. — White  metal.  Crown  and  wreath.     (Plate  II,  No.  30.) 

Gloves. — White. 

Trousers. — Blue  cloth,  if-inch  scarlet  cloth  stripes  down  the  side 
seams. 

Sword  Belt. — Silver  lace  on  crimson  morocco  leather  i|  inches 
wide ;  slings,  i  inch  wide. 


DEPUTY-LIEUTENANTS   AND   VICE-LIEUTENANTS   OF   COUNTIES. 


FULL    DRESS. 


COPYKIGH  r. 


DEPUTY  AND    VICE-LIEUTENANTS   01   COUNTIES.       6i 

Waistplate. — Frosted  silver  rectangular  plate  with  burnished  edges. 
Device  for  English  counties,  a  rose  within  an  oakleaf  wreath 
Welsh  counties,  the  Prince  of  Wales's  plume  within  an  oakleaf 
wreath  ;  Scottish  counties,  a  thistle  within  a  thistle  wreath  ;  Irish 
counties,  a  shamrock  leaf  with  a  spray  of  shamrock  leaves  on 
each  petal  within  a  wreath  of  shamrock. 

Sword  Knot. — White  leather  strap  and  silver  acorn. 

Sword. — Military  pattern  as  authorized  for  infantry  officers. 

Scabbard. — Steel. 

Boots. — Wellington. 

Great  Coat. — Blue  cloth,  double-breasted,  two  cross  pockets,  pivot 
sleeves,  six  buttons  on  either  side,  8  to  lo  inches  apart  at  the 
top  and  4  to  6  inches  at  the  waist,  lined  with  blue.  No  shoulder 
straps  ;  sword  slit  at  left  side. 


Deputy-  and  Vice-Lieutenants  who  are  Aides-de-Camp  to  the  King  will  not  wear 
the  Aide-de-Camp's  Aiguillette  with  their  Deputy- Lieutenant's  and  Vice- Lieutenant's 
Uniform. 

The  provision  of  full  dress  is  optional,  but  Vice-  and  Deputy- Lieutenants  when 
attending  Levees,  Courts,  and  Ceremonials  where  full  dress  is  worn,  are  expected 
to  wear  full  dress  also. 

Vice-  and  Deputy- Lieutenants  who  are  in  possession  of  the  full  dress  uniform 
authorized  in  1889  or  1908  may  continue  to  wear  it  until  worn  out. 

For  details  of  the  Service  Dress,  see  Part  III,  page  188. 


62  DRESS   AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


ARCHBISHOPS,     BISHOPS     AND     CLERGY. 

Archbishops  and  Bishops  at  Levees  and  Courts  wear 
Convocation  Robes*  as  follows  : — 

Scarlet  Cloth  Chimere  (without  Hood),  Purple  Cassock 
and  Sash,  Lawn  Rochet  with  sleeves,  White  Cambric  Bands, 
Black  Silk  Scarf,  Black  Breeches  with  Silver  Knee  Buckles. 
Black  Silk  Stockings,  Shoes  with  Silver  Buckles.  Purple  or 
Black  Velvet  Square  Soft  Cap  to  be  carried.     White  Gloves. 

The  Archbishops  and  Bishops  at  State  or  Full  Dress 
Dinners  and  at  Evening  State  Parties  wear  a  Purple  Cloth  Court 
Coat,  with  seven  notched  holes  on  each  front,  with  a  Silk  button  at 
the  end  of  each  hole,  round  cuffs  with  three  notched  holes  and 
buttons,  pointed  flaps  with  three  buttons  under  each  flap  and  six 
buttons  behind,  that  is,  two  at  the  waist,  two  at  centre,  and  two 
at  bottom  of  skirts,  over  a  short  Cassock  (or  Apron)  and  Sash 
of  Purple  Silk,  Black  Breeches  with  Silver  Knee  Buckles  and 
Black  Silk  Stockings.  Shoes  with  Silver  Buckles.  Black  corded 
Silk  Three-cornered  Hat  to  be  carried.     White  Gloves.! 

Deans,  Sub-Dean  of  the  Chapels  Royal,  and  Arch- 
deacons at  State  or  Full  Dress  Dinners  and  Evening  State  Parties 
wear  the  same  dress  as  Bishops,  except  that  the  Coat  and  short 
Cassock  or  Apron  are  Black.     White  Gloves. 

Doctors  of  Divinity  at  Levees  and  Courts  wear  the  D.D. 
ScARLfLT  Cloth  Dress  Robe  of  their  University  (without  Hood), 
Doublf:-Breasted  Black  Silk  Long  Cassock  and  Sash  (except 
in  the  case  of  Domestic  Chaplains  and  Chaplains  to 
the  King,  who  wear  Red  Cassocks  in  the  place  of  Black), 
Black  Silk  Scarf,  White  Lawn  Bands,  Black  Breeches 
with  Silver  Knee  Buckles,  Black  Silk  Stockings  and  Shoes  with 
Silver  Buckles.  Black  Velvet  Hat  to  be  carried.  White 
Gloves. 

*  The   Scarlet  Convocation   Robes   are  also   worn  by  Bishops  when  doing 
Homage. 

t  These  regulations  also  apply  to  Indian  and  Colonial  Bishops. 


ARCHBISHOPS,   BISHOPS  AND   CLERGY.  63 

At  State  or  Full  Dress  Dinners,  and  at  Evening  State  Parties 
and  on  occasions  when  Canonicals  are  not  worn,  they  wear  a 
Bishop's  Court  Coat,  as  described  on  the  preceding  page,  but  in 
Black  Cloth,  and  Short  Black  Silk  Dress  Cassock  (or  Apron) 
and  Sash.  Black  Breeches  with  Silver  Knee  Buckles,  Black 
Silk  Stockings  and  Shoes  with  Silver  Buckles.  Black  Corded 
Silk  Three-cornered  Hat  to  be  carried.     White  Gloves. 

Archdeacons  who  are  not  Chaplains  to  the  King  or  Doctors  of 
Divinity,  wear  the  ordinary  Clerical  Dress  as  prescribed  (in  the 
following  paragraph)  for  the  Clergy  at  Courts  and  Levees. 

Clergy  and  Nonconformist  Ministers  (if  not  Doctors  of 
Divinity)  appear  at  Levees  and  Courts  in  Full  Canonicals  ;  that 
is,  a  Black  Silk  Geneva  Gown,  Double-Breasted  Black  Silk 
Long  Cassock  and  Sash  (except  in  the  case  of  Domestic 
Chaplains  and  Chaplains  to  the  King,  who  wear  Red 
Cassocks  in  the  place  of  Black),  Scarf  and  White  Lawn 
Bands.  Black  Breeches  with  Silver  Knee  Buckles,  Black  Silk 
Stockings,  Shoes  with  Silver  Buckles.  Black  Corded  Silk 
Three-cornered  Hat  to  be  carried.     White  Gloves. 

At  State  or  Full  Dress  Dinners  and  Evening  State  Parties 
when  Canonicals  are  not  worn,  they  appear  in  a  Black  Cloth 
Court  Coat,  round  fronted,  single-breasted  fronts  with  six  buttons 
on  right  front  and  six  notched  holes  on  left,  plain  round  cuffs, 
pointed  flaps,  and  six  buttons  behind,  that  is,  two  at  the  waist,  two 
at  centre,  and  two  at  bottom  of  skirts,  black  silk  linings  and  black 
"  flexible  "  buttons.  Double-breasted  Cassock  Waistcoat  of  Black 
Corded  Silk.  Black  Breeches  with  Silver  Knee  Buckles,  Black 
Silk  Stockings  and  Shoes  with  Silver  Buckles.  Black  Corded 
Silk  Three-cornered  Hat  to  be  carried.     White  Gloves. 

Orders  and  Medals  (not  in  miniature)  to  be  worn  on  all  State 
occasions. 


64  DA* ESS    AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


CHAPLAINS    TO    THE    KING. 

The  following  distinctions  are  worn  by  the  Chaplains  to  the 
King  :— 

On  the  Court  or  Full  Dress  Coat  special  buttons  of  Black 
Vulcanite  engraved  in  white  with  the  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial 
Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  i6.) 

With  the  ordinary  Evening  Dress  Coat  a  Black  Corded  Silk 
Waistcoat  will  be  worn  with  opening  to  show  Black  Stock  or 
White  Tie,  and  with  six  engraved  buttons  as  described  above, 
vest  size. 

A  Silver  Gilt  Badge  embodying  the  Royal  Cypher  is  always 
worn  on  the  Scarf  (left  side)  by  His  Majesty's  Domestic  Chaplains 
and  Chaplains.  The  embroidered  Scarf  is  no  longer  worn  by  the 
foregoing. 

The  Badge  is  also  worn  on  the  Scarf  at  Levees  and  Courts  and 
in  Evening  Dress  (affixed  to  the  left  breast  under  decorations)  when 
in  the  presence  of  Royalty. 


MOURNING. 
Archbishops,  Bishops  and  Clergy  attending  Levees  and 
Courts  wear  a  Black  Crape  Scarf,  White  Lawn  Mourning 
Bands,  and  Weepers  of  same  on  Cassock,  and  Black  Knee 
and  Shoe  Buckles,  but  when  Canonicals  are  not  worn  there  should 
only  be  a  Band  of  Crape,  ^^  inches  wide,  on  the  left  arm  above 
the  elbow,  and  Black  Buckles.     Black  or  Grey  Gloves. 


NAVAL,     ARMY     AND     TERRITORIAL     FORCE 
CHAPLAINS,     &c. 

These  Chaplains  appear  at  Levees  and  Courts  in  Full 
Canonicals,  as  worn  by  the  Clergy. 

Army  Chaplains  appointed  Honorary  Chaplains  to  the  King 
wear  a  special  Bronze  Badge,  consisting  of  the  Royal  Cypher 
and  Crown  within  an  oval  wreath. 

The  Badge  is  worn  when  conducting  Religious  Services,  on  the 
left  side  of  the  Scarf  by  Chaplains  who  wear  the  Scarf,  and  on 
academic  or  ordinary  clerical  costume  by  other  Chaplains. 

For  details  of  the  Mess  Dress  for  Naval  Chaplains  and  the  Evening  Dress  for 
Army  and  Territorial  Force  Chaplains,  see  Part  III,  page  190. 


ecotiii^' 


LEGAL  CLOTH    COURT    DRESS. 


COPYKIGHT. 


JUDICIAL  AND  LEGAL.  65 


JUDICIAL   AND    LEGAL. 

The     Velvet    Court    Suit    for   the    Lord    Chancellor,    His 
Majesty's  Judges,  and  those  entitled  to  wear  Silk  Gowns,  is  of 

the  following  description  : — 

Coat. — Black  Silk  Velvet,  stand  collar,  pigeon-breasted.  Seven 
buttons  on  the  Right  front  and  seven  notched  holes  on  the 
Left,  the  holes  being  3J  inches  in  length  at  the  top  and  2-J 
inches  at  bottom.  The  fronts  meet  edge  to  edge  at  a  point 
on  the  breast  where  they  are  secured  with  a  hook  and  eye. 
Gauntlet  cuffs  with  three  notched  holes  and  buttons.  Three- 
pointed  flaps  on  waist  seam,  with  three  buttons,  one  under 
each  point.  Six  buttons  behind,  that  is,  two  at  the  waist,  two 
at  centre  of  skirts,  and  two  at  bottom  of  the  skirts.  Black 
Silk  linings.     Pockets  in  the  breast  and  in  the  tails. 

Buttons  : — 

For  the    Lord   Chancellor  and   Judges  of    the  High 

Courts  of  Justice — Black  Velvet. 
For  others  in  the  Law— Cut  Steel.     (Plate  II,  No.  24.) 

Black  Silk  "  Wig-Bag  "  is  attached  to  the  coat  at  the  back  of  the 
neck,  hanging  over  the  collar. 

Waistcoat. — Black  Silk  Velvet.  No  collar.  Four  buttons. 
Skirted  fronts.  Three  pointed  flaps  to  the  pockets,  with  a  button 
under  each  point. 

Breeches. — Black  Silk  Velvet,  with  three  small  steel  buttons, 
and  cut  steel  buckles  at  the  knees. 

Hose.— Black  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather,  with  cut  steel  buckles. 

Hat.-— A  Black  Silk  Cocked  Hat  with  Steel  loop. 

Sword  (not  worn  with  robes). — Sling  Sword,  with  cut  steel  hilt,  and 
black  scabbard  with  steel  mountings. 

Sword  Belt. — Black  Silk  Web  with  slings. 

Gloves. — White. 

Lace  Frill  and  Ruffles. 


66  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 

The  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  to  be  worn  under  Silk  Gowns 

is  as  follows  : — 

Coat. — Black  Superfine  Cloth,  stand  collar,  pigeon-breasted.  Seven 
buttons  on  the  Right  front  and  seven  notched  holes  on  the 
Left,  the  holes  being  3^  inches  in  length  at  the  top,  and  2f 
inches  at  bottom.  The  fronts  meet  edge  to  edge  at  a  point 
on  the  breast  where  they  are  secured  with  a  hook  and  eye. 
Gauntlet  cuffs  with  three  notched  holes  and  buttons.  Three- 
pointed  flaps  on  waist  seam,  with  three  buttons,  one  under 
each  point.  Six  buttons  behind,  that  is,  two  at  the  waist,  two 
at  centre  of  skirts,  and  two  at  bottom  of  the  skirts.  Black 
Silk  linings.  Pockets  in  the  breast  and  in  the  tails.  Plain 
Black  flexible  buttons. 

Black  Silk  "  Wig-Bag"  at  the  back  of  neck,  hanging  over  the  collar 
and  outside  gown. 

Waistcoat. — Black  Superfine  Cloth.  No  collar.  Four  buttons. 
Skirted  fronts.  Three  pointed  flaps  to  the  pocket,  with  a 
button  under  each  point. 

Breeches. — Black  Cloth,  with  three  small  plain  Black  flexible 
buttons  at  the  knees,  and  Steel  buckles. 

Hose.— Black  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather,  with  Steel  buckles. 

Gloves.— White. 

Lace  Frill  and  Ruffles. 


The  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  worn  by  those  holding  legal 
appointments  for  which  it  is  prescribed,  but  who  are  not  entitled 
to  wear  gowns,  is  as  above,  with  the  addition  of  a  sling  pattern 
Steel-hilted  Sword,  Black  Scabbard  with  Steel  Mountings,  and  a 
Black  Silk  Cocked  Hat,  with  Black  Silk  Cockade  or  Rosette,  and 
Steel  Loop. 


Velvet  Court  Dress  {see  page  65)  is  worn  at  State  or  Full  Dress 
Dinners,  State  Balls,  and  Evening  State  Parties  when  Robes  and 
Wigs  are  not  worn. 


JUDICIAL    AND    LEGAL.  67 


The  Lord  Chancellor  at  Courts  wears  a  Black  Velvet 
Court  Suit  {see  page  65),  with  Gilt  Buckles  to  breeches  and  shoes. 
Over  all  a  State  Robe  of  Black  Damask  trimmed  with  Gold  ;  Full 
Bottomed  Wig  ;  Lace  Bands  ;  White  Gloves  ;  The  Purse  is 
carried.     No  Hat. 

At  Levees  the  Lord  Chancellor  wears  a  Court  Suit  of 
Black  Cloth  {see  page  66).  Over  all  a  Black  Silk  Gown  with  train  ; 
Full  Bottomed  Wig  ;  Cambric  Bands  ;  White  Gloves  ;  The 
Purse  is  carried.     No  Hat. 

For  Mourning. — At  Courts  the  Gold  Robe  is  worn  with  a 
Broad-Hemmed  Frill  and  Ruffles  instead  of  Lace  ;  Lawn  Bands  ; 
Weepers  on  Coat ;  Black  Buckles  on  breeches  and  shoes.  At 
Levees,  a  Black  Paramatta  Gown  is  worn  with  other  details  as  at 
Courts. 

The  Lord  Chief  Justice  of  England  at  Courts  wears  a 
Black  Velvet  Court  Suit  {see  page  65),  with  Gilt  Buckles  to 
breeches  and  shoes.  Over  all  a  Black  Damask  Tufted  Gown  with 
train ;  the  Gold  Collar  of  Office  ;  Full  Bottomed  Wig  ; 
Three-cornered  Beaver  Hat  ;  Lace  Bands  ;  White  Gloves. 

At  Levees. — A  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  {see  page  66).  Over 
all  a  plain  Black  Silk  Gown  with  train  ;  the  Gold  Collar  of 
Office;  Full  Bottomed  Wig;  Three-cornered  Silk  Hat; 
Cambric  Bands  ;  White  Gloves. 

The  Master  of  the  Rolls,  the  Lord  Justices  of  Appeal, 
and  the  President  of  the  Probate,  Divorce  and  Admiralty 
Division,  wear  at  Courts  aqd  Levees  the  same  dress  as  the  Lord 
Chancellor  (except  Purse),  and  carry  a  Three-cornered  Beaver 
Hat. 

The  Judges  of  the  High  Court  of  Justice  of  all  other 
Divisions  wear  at  Courts  and  Levees  the  same  dress  as  the  Lord  Chief 
Justice  of  England,  with  the  exception  of  the  Gold  collar  and  the 
train  to  robes. 

The  Judges  of  the  Supreme  or  High  Courts  of  the 
Oversea  Dominions,  Colonies,  &c.,  and  Judges  of  Char- 
tered High  Courts  in  India,  wear  at  Courts  and  Levees  the  same 
dress  as  Judges  of  the  High  Court  of  Justice  in  England.  Chief 
Justices  of  such  Courts  wear  robes  with  train. 

[Note. — In  no  circumstances  should  scarlet  robes  be  worn  as 
part  of  Court  dress.] 

F  2 


68  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


Judges  of  Chief  Courts  in  India,  and  Judicial 
Commissioners  in  India  having  independent  powers,  wear  at 
Courts  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Velvet  (see  page  65) ;  over  all  a 
Black  Damask  Tufted  Gown  (Chief  Judges  of  Chief  Courts  in 
India  wear  Robes  with  Train) ;  Full  Bottomed  Wig  ;  Three- 
cornered  Beaver  Hat  ;  Lace  Bands  ;  White  Gloves. 

At  Levees. — A  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  (see  page  66) ;  over 
all  a  Black  Silk  Gown  (Chief  Judges  of  Chief  Courts  in  India 
wear  Robes  with  Train).  Full  Bottomed  Wig  ;  Three-cornered 
Silk  Hat  ;  Cambric  Bands  ;  White  Gloves. 

The  Attorney-General  and  the  Solicitor-General. — At 
Courts  wear  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Velvet  {see  page  65) ;  Lace 
Bands  ;  over  all  a  Black  Damask  Tufted  Gown  and  Full 
Bottomed  Wig  ;    White  Gloves. 

At  Levees. — A  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  {see  page  66) ; 
Cambric  Bands;  overall  a  Black  Silk  Gown;  Full  Bottomed 
Wig  ;  White  Gloves. 

(The  same  applies  also  to  appointments  of  like  rank  in  the  over- 
sea Dominions,  Colonies,  &c.) 

County  Court  Judges,  King's  Counsel,  Recorders, 
King's  Coroner  and  Attorney,  King's  Remembrancer, 
Masters  and  Registrars  of  the  High  Courts. — The  same 
dress  as  for  the  Attorney-General  and  the  Solicitor-General. 

(The  same  applies  also  to  appointments  of  like  rank  in  the  over- 
sea Dominions,  Colonies,  &c.,  as  well  as  in  India.) 

Barristers  and  others  in  the  Law  not  wearing  Silk  Gowns, 
should  wear  Velvet  Court  Dress  as  described  on  page  65  ;  and 
this  applies  also  to  those  of  like  rank  in  the  oversea  Dominions, 
Colonies,  &c. 

The  Secretaries  to  the  Lord  Chief  Justice  of  England, 
the    Master    of   the    Rolls,    and  the   President   of  the 


JUDICIAL  AND  LEGAL.  69 


Probate,  Divorce,  and  Admiralty  Division.— At  Courts 
and  Levees,  will  appear  in  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  {see 
page  66). 

MOURNING. 

At  Courts,  the  Members  of  the  Legal  Profession  who  are 
entitled  to  wear  Black  Damask  Tufted  Gowns,  wear  Broad 
hemmed  Frill  and  Ruffles  instead  of  Lace ;  Lawn  Bands  ; 
Weepers,   on   Coat;  Black  Knee  and  Shoe  Buckles. 

At  Levees. — A  Black  Paramatta  Gown  instead  of  Silk,  and 
other  details  as  above. 

(Weepers  are  of  White  Lawn,  and  are  Covers  on  the  Cuffs  of 
the  Coat.) 


70  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT, 


LORDS    COMMISSIONERS    OF    JUSTICIARY. 
(SCOTLAND.) 

Lord  Justice  General.— At  Courts  and  Levees  wears  a 
Scarlet  Silk  Robe  with  Tippet  and  Hood  of  the  same  material  and 
colour,  the  Hood  falling  down  the  back  to  near  the  waist.  The 
Collar  is  Ermine,  the  Tippet  is  bordered  with  Ermine  6  inches 
deep  (two  tails),  the  Hood  lined  with  Ermine ;  Ermine  Cuffs 
8  inches  deep  with  an  Ermine  edging  to  the  seam  above  the  Cuffs ; 
the  edges  of  the  Gown  are  trimmed  with  Ermine  7  inches  deep. 

Lord  Justice  Clerk. — At  Courts  and  Levees  wears  a  Scarlet 
Cloth  Robe  with  Hood  of  the  same ;  White  Silk  Tippet  lined  with 
Scarlet,  and  perforated  with  numerous  small  holes  to  imitate  Ermine ; 
in  front  of  the  Tippet  on  each  side  are  Two  Crosses  in  Scarlet  Silk. 
The  edges  of  the  Gown  have  a  deep  border  of  White  Satin  similarly 
perforated  as  before  with  Six  Crosses  on  each  side.  The  Cuffs  are 
of  White  Satin  also  perforated. 

Ordinary  Lords  Commissioners  of  Justiciary. — At 
Courts  and  Levees  wear  Robes  exactly  the  same  as  those  of  the 
Justice  Clerk,  but  the  Satin  is  plain  White  and  not  perforated.     -  • 


At  Courts,  under  the  above  Robes,  the  Velvet  Court  Dress  is 
worn,  with  Gilt  Buckles  {see  page  65) ;  Full  Bottomed  Wig  and  a 
three-cornered  Black  Beaver  Hat  with  Plain  Black  Corded  Braid, 
and  one  Button  on  Braid,  that  is.  Braid  coming  over  on  left  side 
of  Hat ;  Lace  Fall  and  Ruffles  (no  Frill  or  Bands). 

At  Levees,  under  the  above  Robes,  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  is 
worn  {see  page  66) ;  Wig  and  Hat  as  at  Courts ;  Lace  Ruffles  and 
Lmen  Fall  (no  Frill  or  Bands). 

In  Mourning. — Lawn  Fall ;  Ruffles  and  Weepers.  Black  Buckles, 
Steel  Buckles  on  Breeches. 


SCOTTISH  SHERIFFS  PR  INC  IP  AT  AND  SCOTTISH  K.  C.'S.    71 


SCOTTISH     SHERIFFS     PRINCIPAL. 

At  Courts  and  Levees  wear  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  {see 
page  66);  Black  Silk  Cocked  Hat,  with  Black  Silk  Cockade  or 
Rosette,  and  Steel  Loop.  A  Sling-pattern  Steel-hilted  Sword  ;  Black 
Scabbard  with  Steel  mountings.     White  Gloves. 

In  Mourning. — White  Lawn  Frill  and  Ruffles  instead  of  Lace. 
A  crape  band  is  worn  on  the  left  arm. 


SCOTTISH     KING'S     COUNSEL. 

At  Courts,  wear  the  same  as  English  King's  Counsel,  with  Lace 
Fall  instead  of  Lace  Bands  and  Frill. 

At  Levees  a  Court  Suit  of  Black  Cloth  (see  page 66) ;  Linen  Fall; 
Steel  Buckles ;  Black  Silk  Gown  ;  Full  Bottomed  Wig  ;  White  Gloves. 
Note. — The  Fall  is  of  fine  linen,  folded  so  as  to  be  3  inches 
wide  and  15  inches  long. 

In  Mourning. — Weepers  and  Broad-hemmed  Ruffles  of  White 
Lawn  on  Cuffs  of  Coat.  Fall  of  Lawn  with  hem  down  centre. 
Black  Buckles  instead  of  Steel. 


72  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT, 


CROWN    SOLICITORS,    IRELAND. 

Coatee. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar,  gauntlet  cuffs. 
The  fronts  made  to  hook  and  eye,  no  buttons.  Two  buttons 
at  the  waist  behind.  The  collar,  cuffs  and  three-pointed  flaps 
in  the  waist  seam  are  embroidered  with  Silver  Shamrock 
Embroidery  of  special  design.  Lined  Black  silk.  White 
linen  collar  to  button  inside  the  collar  of  the  coat,  showing 
\  inch  of  ^white. 

Buttons. — Blue  Cloth  embroidered  in  Silver,  with  a  circle  having  a 
Silver  embroidered  Crown  and  Crimson  Velvet  cushion  within 
thcj  circle. 

Breeches  (worn  at  Courts). — White  Kerseymere,  with  three  covered 
buttons  and  Gilt  buckles  at  the  knees. 

Hose.— White  Silk. 

Hat. — Black  Beaver  Cocked  Hat.  Black  Silk  cockade.  Black 
Ostrich  feather  border.  Loop  formed  of  four  rows  of  Silver 
bullion  with  a  Silver  plated  button  struck  with  Tudor  Crown. 
Plain  Gold  bullion  tassels. 

Sword. — Black  scabbard  with  Gilt  hilt  and  mountings.  Gold  knot 
and  tassel. 

Sword  Belt. — Blue  Cloth  frog  is  worn  with  Levee  Dress  and  a 
White  Cloth  frog  with  Full  Dress. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather  with  Gilt  buckles. 

Trousers  (worn  at  Levies). — Blue  Cloth,  with  a  Silver  Shamrock 
Lace  strip  \\  inches  wide. 

Boots. — Plain  Military,  Patent  Leather. 


LORD    WARDEN  OF  THE   CINQUE   PORTS. 


LORD    WARDEN    OF    THE    CINQUE    PORTS. 

FULL     DRESS. 

Hat. — A  Black  Silk  Cocked  Hat,  of  Naval  pattern,  on  the  right 
side  a  Gold  Embroidered  Loop,  and  gilt  mounted  button,  as 
worn  on  Tail  Coat,  flat  Gold  Tassel,  seven  Gold  bullions, 
with  eleven  Crimson  bullions  under  them. 

Tail  Coat. — Naval  pattern.  Blue  cloth,  double-breasted,  stand-up 
Collar,  with  rounded  points,  two  rows  of  buttons  down  front, 
nine  in  each  row,  and  space  to  be  left  between  the  eighth  and 
ninth  buttons  for  waist  belt,  two  buttons  at  waist  behind,  the 
skirts  edged  scarlet,  the  edging  |  inch  wide  at  waist  and  2^  inches 
wide  at  bottom,  device  in  embroidery  on  blue  cloth  (Arms  of 
the  Cinque  Ports)  at  points  of  skirts.  The  collar,  cuffs  (slashed 
and  three  buttons),  and  slashes  on  skirts  of  scarlet,  the  collar, 
cuffs  and  slashes  to  be  embroidered  in  Gold  of  a  special  pattern 
and  collar  badges  (Arms  of  the  Cinque  Ports). 

Epaulettes. — Gold,  Naval  pattern,  with  device.  Arms  of  the 
Cinque  Ports. 

Buttons. — Gilt  mounted,  with  Arms  of  the  Cinque  Ports.  (Plate  II, 
No.  38.) 

Gloves. — White. 

Trousers. — Blue  cloth,  with  i|-inch  Gold  stripe  down  outside 
seams. 

Sword  Belt. — Of  Crimson  Morocco  Leather,  with  four  rows  of 
Gold  Lace  Embroidery,  the  belt  i|  inches  wide  and  the  slings 
I  inch  wide  and  embossed  gilt  plate. 

Sword. — Regulation  Naval  pattern. 

Sword  Knot. — Gold  and  Crimson  Cord  and  Acorn. 


For  Details  of  the  Undress  and  Evening  Dress,  see  Part  III,  page  189. 


74  DNESS  AND   JNSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


THE   CORPORATION    OF    THE    TRINITY    HOUSE. 
The  Master,  Deputy-Master,  and  Elder  Brethren. 

By  an  Order  dated  the  ^th  February^  1893,  Her  late  jNIajesty, 
Queen  Victoria,  was  pleased  to  command  that,  from  that  date  the 
Uniform  of  the  Elder  Brethren  of  the  Trinity  House  should  be  of 
the  Royal  Navy  pattern  for  the  time  being,  save  as  respects  the 
colour  of  the  collar  and  cuffs  of  the  full  dress  coat,  and  the 
description  of  lace,  buttons,  badges,  and  other  distinguishing  marks 
specified  in  the  Order  dated  22nd  March,  1866,  which  remain 
unaltered,  and  are  as  specified  below. 

In  October,  1913,  His  Majesty  King  George  V.  was  pleased  to 
command  that  in  future  the  Master  of  the  Trinity  House  shall  wear, 
as  the  distinguishing  mark  of  his  office,  a  band  of  gold  lacc,  one 
and  three-quarters  of  an  inch  broad  (corresponding  to  that  worn  by 
a  Rear  Admiral  in  the  Royal  Navy)  above  the  cuffs  and  on  the 
shoulder  straps,  in  lieu  of  the  band  of  gold  lace,  one  inch  broad, 
prescribed  for  the  Elder  Brethren. 

NoTE.^ — ^In  all  other  respects  the  Uniforms  of  the  Master,  the 
Deputy-Master,  and  the  Elder  Brethren  are  identical. 

FULL    DRESS. 

Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  double-breasted,  with  eight  buttons  in  each 
row,  and  stand-up  collar.  The  collar,  the  cuffs,  and  the  slashes 
on  the  cuffs  are  of  Scarlet  Cloth.  The  collar  has  gold  lace  on 
top,  bottom,  and  ends.  The  slashes  on  the  cuffs  are  laced  with 
gold  on  the  top,  round  the  points,  and  on  the  bottom,  and  there 
are  three  small  gilt  buttons  on  each  slash.  A  band  of  gold 
lace  (ij  inches  broad  for  the  Master,  and  i  inch  broad  for  the 
Elder  Brethren)  round  the  top  of  the  cuffs.  Pocket  fiaps 
with  three  points  on  the  waist  seam,  laced  round  with  gold  and 
a  large  gilt  button  under  each  point,  two  buttons  behind  at 
waist,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  skirts.  Body  linings,  black 
Silk.     Skirt  linings,  white  Kerseymere. 

Lace.— Gold,  Royal  Navy  pattern,  .  . 


THE  CORPORATION  OF  THE  TRINITY  BOUSE.  75 

Buttons.— Gilt,  with  the  Trinity  House  Coat  of  Arms.     (Plate  II, 
No.  2>2,') 

Epaulettes. — Gold  Bullion,  with  the  Trinity  House  Coat  of  Arms 
and  Crest  in  Silver. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth  with  gold  stripe  as  for  Captain,  R.N. 

Sword. — As  for  Captain,  R.N.,  but  \vith  the  Trinity  House  Arms  on 
the  hilt. 

Sword  Belt. — Black,  with  three  bars  of  Gold  lace  as  for  Captain, 
R.N.     Waist  Clasp  with  the  Trinity  House  Arms  thereon. 

Sword  Knot. — Blue  and  Gold  with  bullion  tassel. 

Cocked  Hat. — As  for  Captain,  R.N.,  Trinity  House  button  on  the 

.>        loop. 

Boots. — Plain  Patent  Leather. 

Gloves. — White.  -  ;       ■ 

The  Secretary.  : 

FULL  DRESS. 

Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  made  to  button  and  worn 
buttoned  up,  with  six  Trinity  House  buttons  (Plate  II,  No. 
34),  Secretary's  pattern,  stand-up  collar  of  Black  Velvet,  laced 
with  |-inch  Gold  lace  on  top  and  front  edges  and  with 
f-inch  Gold  lace  on  bottom  edge.  Velvet  cuffs,  with  |-inch 
Gold  lace  on  top  edge.  Velvet  pointed  slash  with  three  small 
buttons,  and  f-inch  Gold  lace  along  the  outside  edge,  pointed 
blue  flaps  on  sk'irt  laced  all  round  with  J-inch  Gold  lace  and 
three  buttons  under  them,  skirts  to  be  lined  with  White  silk, 

1  one  button  at  hip  and  bottom  of  each  plait. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth  with  |-inch  gold  lace  down  outside  seam. 

Cocked  Hat. — As  for  ordinary  Court  Dress,  but  with  Trinity 
House  pattern  lace  and  button. 

SwoRi>.^-As  fox  ordinary, Court  Dress,  but  with  Corporation's  arms 
on  the  "  pan,"  and  Blue  and  Gold  knot  and  bullion  tassel. 

Younger  Brethren. 
No  Official  Dress  is  prescribed  for  Younger  Brethren  of  the 
Trinity  House. 

^    Foe  details  of  the  Undress  Uniform,  Mess  and  Dinijer  Dre^  jr^tf  Part  III, 
pages  191  to  193. 


76  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


COURT    DRESS. 

Gentlemen  who  do  not  wear  Uniform  may  wear  either  of  the 
ollowing  dresses  at  Courts,  Levees,  and  Evening  State  Parties  : — 

Velvet  Court   Dress  (New  Style). 

Coat. — Black  Silk  Velvet,  stand  collar,  single-breasted.  The  fronts 
are  cut  small  and  cannot  be  buttoned.  Plain  gauntlet  cuffs. 
Three-pointed  flaps  on  the  waist  seam.  Six  buttons  on  the 
Right  forepart,  and  a  similar  number  of  notched  holes  on  the 
Left.  Two  buttons  at  the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom 
of  the  back  skirts.  Pockets  in  the  breast  and  in  the  tails. 
Body  of  the  coat  should  be  lined  with  White  Silk  and  the  skirts 
with  Black. 

Buttons. — Cut  Steel.     (Plate  II,  No.  24.) 

"Waistcoat. — White  Satin  or  Black  Silk  Velvet.  No  collar.  Four 
buttons  of  small  size,  to  match  the  coat. 

"^Breeches. — Black  Silk  Velvet,  with  three  small  steel  buttons,  and 
steel  buckles  at  the  knees. 

Hose.— Black  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather,  with  cut  steel  buckles. 

Hat. — Black  Beaver  or  Silk  Cocked  Hat,  with  a  steel  loop  on  a 
black  silk  cockade  or  rosette. 

Sword. — Cut  steel  hilt,  black  scabbard  with  steel  mountings. 

Sword  Belt.— Black  Silk  Web  with  Black  Velvet  frog. 

White  Bow  Necktie  and  White  Gloves. 


Note. — Insignia  should  be  worn  with  this  Dress  as  described  on 

page  III. 


*  The  Regulation  allowing  trousers  to  be  worn  with  this  style  of  Court  Dress 
has  been  cancelled. 


E-CCoiN^, 


VELVET   COURT    DRESS 


(NEW    STYLE). 


COPYKIGHT. 


COURT   DRESS.  77 


^  Velvet  Court  Dress  (Old  Style). 

Coat. — Black  Silk  Velvet,  stand  collar,  pigeon-breasted.  Seven 
buttons  on  Right  front  and  seven  notched  holes  on  the 
Left.  The  fronts  meet  edge  to  edge  at  a  point  on  the  breast, 
where  they  are  secured  with  a  hook  and  eye.  Gauntlet 
cuffs,  with  three  notched  holes  and  buttons.  Three-pointed 
flaps  on  waist  seam,  with  three  buttons,  one  under  each  point. 
Six  buttons  behind,  that  is,  two  at  the  waist,  two  at  centre  of 
skirts,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  skirts.  Body  of  the 
coat  should  be  lined  with  White  Silk  and  the  skirts  with  Black. 
Pockets  in  the  breast  and  in  the  tails. 

Buttons.— Cut  Steel.     (Plate  II,  No.  24.) 

Black  Silk  "  Wig-Bag  "  is  attached  to  the  coat  at  the  back  of  the 
neck,  hanging  over  the  collar. 

Waistcoat.— White  Satin  or  Black  Silk  Velvet.  No  collar.  Four 
buttons.  Skirted  fronts,  three-pointed  flaps  to  the  pockets,  with 
a  button  under  each  point. 

Breeches. — Black  Silk  Velvet,  with  three  small  steel  buttons,  and 
cut  steel  buckles  at  the  knees. 

Hose.— Black  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather,  with  cut  steel  buckles. 

Hat. — Black  Beaver  or  Silk  Cocked  Hat,  with  a  steel  loop  on  a 
black  silk  cockade  or  rosette. 

Sword. — Sling  Sword,  with  cut  steel  hilt  and  black  scabbard  with 
steel  mountings. 

Sword  Belt. — Black  Silk  Web  with  slings. 

Gloves. — White. 

Lace  Frill  and  Ruffles. 


Note. — Insignia  should  be  worn  with  this  Dress  as  described  on 

page  III. 


The  Coloured  Plate  of  this  Dress  faces  page  78. 


78  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COUl^T. 


Cloth  Court  Dress.  ^ 

At  Courts  and  Evening  State  Parties. 

Coat. — Dark  Coloured  Cloth ;  Mulberry,  Claret,  or  Green,  but  not 
Black  or  Blue.  Stand  collar,  single-breasted.  The  fronts  are 
cut  small  and  cannot  be  buttoned  ;  to  be  worn  open.  Gauntlet 
cuffs.  Three-pointed  flaps  on  the  waist  seam.  Six  buttons  on 
the  right  forepart,  and  a  corresponding  number  of  "  blind  "  or 
dummy  holes  on  the  left.  Two  buttons  at  the  waist  behind, 
and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  skirts.  Black  Silk  linings.  Gold 
purl  embroidery  on  the  edges  of  collar,  cuffs,  and  pocket  flaps. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  convex,  mounted  with  the  Imperial  Crown.  (Plate  II, 
No.  23.) 

Waistcoat. — White  Corded  Silk  or  White  Marcella.  No  collar. 
Four  small  gilt  buttons  of  same  design  as  on  Coat. 

Brefxhes. — Same  cloth  as  the  Coat.  Three  small  cloth  buttons,  to 
match  the  breeches,  and  gilt  buckles  at  the  knees. 

Hose.— Black  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather,  with  gilt  buckles. 

Hat. — Black  Beaver  or  Silk  Cocked  Hat,  with  black  silk  cockade 
or  rosette,  and  gold  loop  with  gilt  button. 

Sword. — Court  Dress  Sword,  with  gilt  hilt.  Black  scabbard,  with 
gilt  mountings. 

Sword  Knot. — Crold. 

Sword  Belt. — Black  Silk  Web,  with  frog  of  cloth  to  match  the  Coat. 

White  Bow  Necktie. 

White  Gloves. 

At  Levees. 

Coat, 

Waistcoat, 

Sword, 

Sword  Knot,  &:c.. 

Necktie, 

Gloves, 

Trousers. — Same  Cloth  as  Coat,  with  row  of  gold  lace  (f  inch 
wide) "down  the  side  seams. 

Boots. — Plain,  Patent,  with  Military  fronts  and  elastic  sides. 


>  As  described  above. 


E'C'Cd!l;MS- 


VELVET   COURT    DRESS 
(OLD    STYLE). 


COl'YKlcaiT. 


COURT  DRESS.  79 


A  black  or  very  dark  Inverness  Cape,  or  a  Cloak  and  Cape  in  black 
or  dark  grey,  made  on  the  lines  of  the  Household  or  Civil  Uniform 
Cloak  and  Cape,  may  be  worn  with  either  style  of  Court  Dress. 


Note. — Insignia  should  be  worn  with  this  Dress  as  described  on 

page  III. 


In  lieu  of  either  Civil  Uniform  or  Court  Dress,  the  following 
alternative  Dress  may  be  worn  by  gentlemen  (other  than  members  of 
Their  Majesties'  Households  and  of  the  Diplomatic  and  Consular 
Services)  on  all  occasions  when  Uniform  or  Court  Dress  is 
prescribed : — 

An  ordinary  black  Evening  Dress  coat. 
Black  or  white  Evening  Dress  waistcoat. 
Breeches. — Plain  black  Evening  Dress  material  or  stockinet,  with 

three  small  black  cloth  or   silk  buttons,  and  small  jet  or  black 

buckles  at  the  knee. 
Hose. — Black  silk. 

Shoes. — Plain  Court,  with  bows,  no  buckles. 
Tie. — White  Evening  Dress  bow  necktie. 


Note. — Insignia  should  be  worn  with  this  Dress  as  described  on 

page  III. 


8o  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA  WORN  AT  COURT. 


ROYAL     ACADEMICIANS. 

Royal  Academicians  wear  the  New  Style  of  Velvet  Court  Dress 
{see  page  76),  but  with  the  following  alteration  in  details : — 
Buttons. — Gilt  Mounted.     Crown  and  R.A.     (Plate  II,  No.  22  ) 
Shoe  and  Knee  Buckles. — Cilt. 
Sword  and  Scahhard. — ^Gilt  hilt  and  mountings. 
Hat.— The  Cocked  Hat  has  a  gold  loop. 

The  Cloth  Court  Dress,  as  described  on  pages  77  and  78,  can 
also  be  worn,  but  the  buttons  should  be  as  detailed  above. 

The  President  wears  a  Cold  Medallion  and  Gold  Chain  of  Office. 


THE    ROYAL    HIBERNIAN    ACADEMY    OF    ARTS. 

The  Academicians  wear  the  New  Style  of  Velvet  Court  Dress, 
as  described  on  page  76.  The  President  wears  a  Gold  Medallion 
and  Gold  Chain  of  Office. 


Note. — Academical  Gowns  are  not  worn  at  Court. 


HIGHLAND  DRESS.  81 


HIGHLAND     DRESS. 

A  Full  Dress  Doublet,  buttoned,  Cloth  or  Velvet.     Silk  lined. 

Set  of  silver  Celtic  or  Crest  Buttons  for  Doublet. 

Superfine  Tartan  Full  Dress  Kilt. 

Short  Trews,  if  desired. 

Full  Dress  Tartan  Stockings. 

Full  Dress  long  Plaid. 

Full  dress  white  hair  Sporran — silver  mounted  and  Tassels. 

Patent  leather  and  silver  chain  Strap  for  Sporran. 

Full  Dress  silver  mounted  Dirk  with  Knife  and  Fork. 

Full  Dress  silver  mounted  Skean  Dhu  with  Knife. 

Patent  leather  Shoulder  Belt,  silver  mounted. 

Patent  leather  Waist  Belt,  silver  clasp,  with  sword  slings. 

Silver  mounted  Shoulder  Brooch. 

Silver  Kilt  Pin. 

Lace  Jabot. 

Full  Dress  Brogues,  with  buckles. 

Highland  Claymore,  black  scabbard. 

Glengarry  or  Balmoral,  Crest  or  Ornament. 


B2  DJiESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 

THE  LORD  LIEUTENANT  OF  IRELAND. 

Viceregal   Household. 

FULL  DRESS. 

Coatee. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar,  the  collar,  cuffs, 
pocket  flaps  and  back  piece  of  Blue  Cloth,  embroidered  with 
Gold  Shamrocks,  nine  buttons  up  the  front  (to  button),  two  at 
the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  skirts.  White 
collar  to  button  inside  the  collar  of  the  coat,  and  to  show 
J  inch  of  white. 

Buttons. — Gilt  mounted.  Shamrock  within  a  Garter  inscribed 
"Quis  Separabit,"  and  surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown. 
(Plate  II,  No.  35.) 

Breeches. — White  Kerseymere,  with  three  covered  buttons  at  the 
knees.     Gilt  buckles. 

Stockings. — White  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather  with  Gilt  buckles. 

Sword  of  regulation  pattern,  with  Black  scabbard  and  Gilt 
mountings. 

Sword  Knot. — Gold  Lace  strap  with  Bullion  tassel. 

Sword  Belt. — White  Cloth  frog  for  sword. 

Hat. — Black  Beaver  cocked  hat,  Black  Silk  cockade,  Black  Ostrich 
feather  border,  double  Gold  plaited  loop  with  badge,  Gold 
embroidered  Shamrock  within  circle  of  St.  Patrick's  Bhie  Silk, 
inscribed  "  Quis  Separabit "  in  Gold  embroidery,  surmounted  by 
Imperial  Crown,  Gold  bullion  tassel  at  each  end. 

LEVEE  DRESS. 
Coat,  1 

'  )■  Same  as  for  Full  Dress. 

Sword  Knot, 

Hat,  J 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  Gold  Shamrock  Lace  stripes  ij  inches 

wide  on  side  seams. 

Boots. — Plain  Military,  Patent  Leather,  are  worn  with  Trousers. 

Sword  Belt. — Blue  Cloth  frog  is  worn  with  Trousers. 


THE  LORD   LIEUTENANT  OF  IRELAND.  83 

Great  Coat  or  Cloak. — Blue  Cloth  of  any  substance.  Double- 
breasted,  two  rows  of  buttons  with  six  buttons  in  each  row,  and 
6  inches  apart  across.  Stand  and  fall  collar  of  Black  Silk 
Velvet.  The  coat  to  reach  within  a  foot  of  the  ground.  Blue 
Cloth  back  strap,  with  a  large  button  at  each  end.  Two  cross 
pockets  at  the  sides  and  one  inside  the  breast.  The  coat  lined 
with  Scarlet  Italian.  There  are  no  shoulder  straps  or  sword 
flaps  on  the  coat.  Loose  round  cuffs  6  inches  deep.  Gilt 
mounted  buttons  as  worn  with  Levee  Dress.  Cape  of  Blue 
Cloth  to  reach  to  the  knuckles,  lined  Black,  four  small  Gilt 
buttons  down  the  front  and  a  Gilt  hook  and  chain  at  the  neck. 
The  cape  should  button  on  to  the  collar  of  the  coat,  but  the 
coat  and  cape  may  be  worn  together  or  separately. 

Cap. — Blue  Cloth,  with  a  peak  of  Blue  Cloth,  Black  Oakleaf  Mohair 
band,  if  inches  wide,  with  a  narrow  Gold  braid  at  the  top  and 
bottom  of  the  band,  and  also  in  the  crown  seam.  A  small 
button  on  each  side. 

Aide-de-Cam  p. 

The  Uniform  and  Horse  Furniture  are  the  same  as  those  of  an 
Aide-de-Camp  to  the  King,  except  that  on  the  Tunic  and  also  on  the 
sword  sUngs  a  device  of  Shamrocks  in  Gold  Embroidery  is  worn,  and 
the  Frock  Coat  is  of  the  pattern  described  as  follows  : — 
Frock  Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  double-breasted,  roll   collar,  the    front 
and  collar  edged  with  |-inch  Black  Mohair  Braid.     An  Austrian 
knot  of  Black  Russia  Braid  on  each  sleeve  reaching  to  6  inches 
from  the  bottom  of  the  cuff.     Five  loops  of  Black  Russia  Braid 
on  each  side  of  the  breast,  fastening  with  Black  Olivets.     Two 
Olivets  at  the  waist  behind.      The  skirts  lined  Black.     Gold 
Wire  twisted  shoulder  cord ;  a  small  button  at  the  top. 
Great  Coat  and  Cape. — Atholl  Grey  Milled  Cloth,  double-breasted. 
Two  cross  pockets ;  pivot  sleeves.     Six  buttons  on  either  side, 
8  to  10  inches  apart  at  the  top  and  4  to  6  inches  at  the  bottom. 
Lined  with  Scarlet.      Plain  Cloth  shoulder  straps,  with  a  button 
at  the  top.     Sword  slit  and  flap  at  the  side.     Cape  of  the  same 
material,  similarly  lined.     Five  buttons. 
Buttons. — Same  as  for  Viceregal  Household. 

G  2 


84  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT, 

Extra  Aide-de-Camp. 

Regimental  Uniform,  with  the  addition  of  a  detachable  Aiguillette, 
as  for  Aide-de-Camp  to  the  King.  The  shoulder  cords  should  be  of 
Regimental  pattern. 

Master  of  the  Horse. 
FULL    DRESS. 

Tunic. — Blue  cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  Collar.     Collar  and  Cuffs 

blue  cloth,  embroidered  with  Gold  Shamrocks.     Nine  Buttons 

up  the  front. 
Buttons. — Same  as  for  Viceregal  Household.     (Plate  II,  No.  35.) 
Trousers  or  Pantaloons. — Blue  cloth,  with  Gold  Shamrock  lace 

stripes  if  inches  wide  on  side  seams. 
Hat  and  Plume. — Same  as  for  Aide-de-Camp  to  the  King. 
Sword  Belt. — Worn  outside  Tunic,  and  slings  of  gold  embroidery. 
Sword. — Same  as  for  Aide-de-Camp  to  the  King. 
Boots. — Plain   Military,  patent  leather   (Knee   boots   for  mounted 

duties). 
Spurs. — Plated. 
Gloves. — White. 

Cap. — Same  as  for  Viceregal  Household. 
Great  Coat. — Same  as  for   Viceregal  Household,   but  with  sword 

slit  and  flap  at  side. 
Horse  Furniture. — Same  as  for  Aide-de  Camp. 


LEVfiE    DRESS. 


Same  as  Full  Dress. 


Pages  of  Honour» 

Tunic. — Blue  poplin,  trimmed  with  silver  flat  Lace  on  edges  and 
cuffs.  Hook  and  eye  front,  braided  across  fronts  with  silver 
Russia.  Silver  Russia  down  side  seams  and  on  to  skirts,  with 
figures  at  extreme  ends.     White  lace  Collar  and  Cuffs. 

For  the  Viceregal  Household  Evening  Dress,  see  Part  III,  p^e  198. 


THE  LORD  LIEUTENANT  OF  IRELAND.  85 

Sash. — White  satin,  fastening  in  bow  at  right  side,  covering  sword  belt. 
Trunks. — White  satin,  puffed  with  blue  poplin,  worn  about  3  inches 

above  knees. 
Hose. — White  silk. 

Shoes. — White  satin,  with  white  satin  Rosettes. 
Sword. — Silver  plated  square  hilt,  blue  poplin  scabbard. 
Sword  Belt. — Blue  poplin,  with  Frog. 
Hat. — Similar  in  shape  to  that  of  His  Majesty's  Pages,  lined  white, 

made  of  blue  poplin,  white  satin  Puffs,  trimmed  blue  Ostrich 

Feather. 
Cape. — Blue  popHn,  lined  white  satin,  fastening  with  a  Silver  Cord. 

Front  turned  back,  with  silver  lace  to  represent  notched  holes, 

with  buttons. 


86  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


THE    LORD    MAYOR    OF    LONDON* 

When  attending  Courts,  Levies,  and  Evening  State  Parties, 
wears  the  Old  Style  of  Velvet  Court  Dress  {see  page  77),  with  the 
Chain  and  Jewel. 

At  Leve'es,  when  presenting  newly-appointed  Lieutenants,  the 
Lieutenancy  Uniform,  as  described  on  pages  58  and  59,  may  be  worn. 

When  in  the  presence  of  the  Sovereign  within  the  City  : — 
The  Crimson  Velvet  Robe  of  State,!  as  for  an  Earl  {see  page  152), 
except  that  the  Miniver  edgings  are  powdered  with  black  fur  and 
fastened  together  with  Gold  Cordons  and  tassels,  is  worn  over 
the  Old  Style  of  Velvet  Court  Dress  {see  page  77),  or  over  the 
uniform  for  a  Lieutenant  of  the  City  {see  pages  58  and  59). 
The  Chain  and  Jewel. 

Hat. — Black  Velvet  Three-cornered,  with  border  of  black  ostrich 
feathers,  and  a  steel  loop  at  side. 

On  other  ceremonial  occasions  : — 
The   Black   Robe    of    State,  trimmed  with   gold,    over   the   Old 

Style  of  Velvet  Court  Dress  {see  page  77). 
The  Chain  and  Jewel. 
Hat. — Three-cornered,  as  described  above. 


*  The  '*  London  Ceremonial  Book  "  issued  to  the  Officers,  &c.,  of  the  City 
Corporation  details  the  orders  of  dress  worn  on  official  occasions. 

t  At  the  Coronation  of  the  Sovereign  and  at  ceremonies  in  connection  there- 
with a  State  Robe  of  special  design  is  worn. 


LORDS  MAYOR  AND   MAYORS.  87 


THE   SHERIFFS   OF   THE   CITY   OF    LONDON. 

FOR    COURTS    OR    LEVIES. 
The  Old  Style  of  Velvet  Court  Dress,  as  described  on  page";;. 


LORDS    MAYOR  AND    MAYORS 

When  attending  Court  in  their  Official  capacity  should  wear  their 
Chain  and  Badge  of  Office;  and  either  the  New  Style  of  Court 
Dress  without  Lace  Frill  and  Ruffles  (as  described  on  page  76).  or 
the  Old  Style  of  Court  Dress  with  Lace  Frill,  Ruffles,  Wig-bag,  &c. 
{see  page  77).  The  Waistcoat  in  either  case  must  be  White  Satin  or 
Black  Silk  Velvet. 

The  Mayoral  Chain  should  never  be  worn  with  a  Military 
Uniform. 

A  Mayor  who  is  also  a  Clergyman  may  attend  Court  in  full 
Canonicals  {see  pages  62  and  63),  wearing  his  Mayoral  Chain  over 
his  Gown. 

For  Mourning  a  Crape  Armlet,  3 J  inches  wide,  should  be  worn 
on  the  left  arm. 


88  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


THE    CITY    MARSHAL. 

FULL  DRESS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  cloth,  single-breasted ;  stand  collar ;  hook  and  eye 
up  fronts ;  the  collar  and  cuffs  of  Blue  Cloth.  Six  double  bars 
of  gold  lace  across  the  fronts,  the  top  bars  extending  to  7  inches 
at  the  point  on  each  side,  and  the  bottom  bars  to  3I  inches. 
The  lace  is  f-inch  wide,  and  a  light  of  the  scarlet  cloth  shows 
between  the  two  stripes  of  the  bars.  A  large  gilt  button  at  the 
points  on  both  sides.  Three  double  chevrons  of  f-inch  lace  on 
each  cuff,  the  lower  chevron  being  partly  on  the  blue  cuff.  A 
light  of  the  cloth  shows  between  the  stripes  of  the  chevrons,  and 
there  is  a  button  in  the  centre  of  each.  Three  larger  chevrons 
on  the  skirts,  with  scarlet  light  and  buttons  as  on  the  cuffs. 
Two  buttons  at  the  waist  behind,  and  there  is  a  special  figure  of 
f-inch  lace  on  the  back,  and  small  squares  of  the  same  on  the 
back  skirts  in  line  with  the  skirt  chevrons.  The  collar  is  laced 
with  f-inch  lace.     White  Silk  linings. 

Lace. — Gold,  "  two  vellum  "  pattern. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  dead  and  bright,  City  arms  and  supporters. 
(Plate  II,  No.  37.) 

Epaulettes. — Gold  Bullion  on  Scarlet  Cloth. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  Gold  Oakleaf  Lace  Stripes  2  inches  wide. 

Sword. — Gilt  hilt  and  brass  scabbard. 

Sword  Belt  and  Slings. — Gold  Lace  (oakleaf)  with  waist  clasp  of 
City  arms. 

Sword  Knot. — Gold  and  Crimson  Strap  and  Acorn. 

Cocked  Hat. — As  for  Staff  of  Army,  City  button  on  the  loop. 

Plume. — White  swan's  feathers,  with  red  feathers  under,  on  feathered 
stem  3  inches  high. 

Gloves. — White. 

Boots  (with  trousers). — Plain  Military  Patent  Leather. 

Spurs. — Gilt,  swan-necked. 

For  details  of  the  Undress  Uniform  and  that  for  Mounted  Duties,  see  Part  III, 
page  199. 


METROPOLITAN   POLICE.  89 

METROPOLITAN      POLICE. 

Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioners. 

FULL     DRESS. 

Tunic. — Dark  blue  cloth.  Single-breasted.  Collar  and  gauntlet 
cuffs  of  velvet,  silver  oakleaf  and  acorn  embroidery  on 
both.  Embroidered  back  skirts ;  eight  buttons  (seven,  and 
one  flat)  down  front,  two  at  hips.  Shoulder  cords,  plaited 
silver  and  black,  as  General's.  Badges  of  rank  in  gold 
embroidery. 

Buttons. — Silver-plated,  universal  civil  pattern.    (Plate  II,  No.  30.) 

Overalls  and  Pantaloons. — Dark  blue  doeskin  to  match  colour 
of  tunic,  with  2-inch  silver  oakleaf  lace. 

Cocked  Hat. — Black  silk,  edged  with  black  oakleaf  lace,  silver 
bullion  loops  and  tassels. 

Plume. — White  swan  feathers  drooping  outwards,  10  inches  long, 
with  black  feather  under  them.  {Assistant  Commissioners — 
8  inches  long.) 

Waist  Sash. — 2J  inches  wide,  2  black  stripes  \  inch  wide,  the  rest 
silver ;  round  tassels  of  silver  fringe,  9  inches  long. 

Sword  Belt  and  Slings. — Black  leather  slings,  i  inch  wide,  with 
silver  oakleaf  lace. 

Sword. — Mameluke  hilt,  ivory  grip,  scimitar  blade.  {Assistant 
Commissioners — as  for  Infantry  of  the  Line.) 

Scabbard. — Steel  ridged  with  cross  lockets  and  rings. 

Sword  Knot. — Black  and  silver  cord,  and  acorn. 

Spurs. — Steel  or  nickel,  swan-necked. 

Aiguillette.  {Commissioner  only.) — Silver  lace.  Army  pattern. 
To  be  worn  on  the  right  shoulder. 

Cloak  {no  Cape). — Dark  blue  cloth;  lined  scarlet.  Velvet  stand 
and  fall  collar,  blue  underneath.  Short  back  strap,  ij  inches 
in  centre  and  2  inches  at  each  end,  with  flexible  buttons. 
Turn-back  cuffs,  6  inches  deep,  and  long  centre  slit  and 
gusset  at  back.     Seven  buttons.     (Plate  II,  No.  30.) 

For  details  of  the  Undress  Uniform,  see  Part  III,  page  194. 


90  DI^ESS  AND   INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT, 


METROPOLITAN    POLICE. 

Deputy  Assistant  Commissioners  and  Chief  Constables 
of  Districts. 

FULL   DRESS. 

Tunic. — Dark  blue  cloth.  Single-breasted.  Hook-and-eye  front. 
Stand  collar  with  ends  blunted.  Trimmed  with  black  cord 
(as  for  Rifle  regiments)  as  follows :  one  row  of  black  square 
cord  all  round  edges ;  i  row  on  bottom  edge  of  collar ;  5  rows 
of  drop  loops  and  eyes  across  breast  with  knitted  buttons  at  back 
and  olivets  on  front ;  2  rows  on  side-seam  with  crow's  toe  at  top 
and  Austrian  knot  on  skirt.  Two  knitted  buttons  at  hip 
Plaited  cord  shoulder  knots.  Cuffs;  i-inch  black  mohair 
braid  to  point  with  i  row  eyes,  i  row  of  tracing,  i  row  of 
scrolls  with  fan  at  top ;  i  row  of  scrolls  and  fan  below.  Silver 
oak-leaves  embroidered  on  collar,  one  on  each  side  at  the  front. 

Badge. — On  shoulder  cords.  Silver  embroidered  wreath,  with 
cross  batons. 

Trousers  and  Pantaloons. — Dark  blue  cloth,  with  2|-inch  black 
mohair  braid  on  side-seams. 

Cocked  Hat. — Black  silk,  with  black  cockade  and  black  cord 
loop. 

Plume. — Upright  white  and  black  swan  feathers  6  inches  long. 

Sword  Belt. — Web,  with  patent  leather  sling,  i  inch  wide. 

Sword.— Cavalry  pattern. 

Sword  Knot. — Black  leather  with  cone  end. 

Boots. — Butcher  boots. 

Spurs. — Steel. 

Cloak  {no  Cape). — Dark  blue  cloth;  lined  scarlet.  Velvet  stand' 
and  fall  collar,  blue  underneath.  Short  back  strap,  \\  inches 
in  centre  and  2  inches  at  each  end,  with  flexible  buttons. 
Turn-back  cuffs,  6  inches  deep,  and  long  centre  slit  and 
gusset  at  back.     Seven  buttons.     (Plate  II,  No.  30.) 

For  details  of  the  Undress  Uniform,  see  Part  III,  page  194. 


CITY  OF  LONDON  POLICE.  91 

CITY    OF    LONDON    POLICE. 

Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioner, 

FULL   DRESS. 

Tunic. — Dark  blue  cloth,  single-breasted  :  collar  and  gauntlet  cuffs 
of  velvet,  gold  oakleaf  and  acorn  embroidery  on  both.  Em- 
broidered back  skirts ;  8  buttons  down  front,  2  at  hips  ;  shoulder 
cords  plaited  gold  and  black,  as  General's ;  badges  of  rank  in 
silver  embroidery. 

Buttons. — Gold-plated.     (Plate  II,  No.  37.) 

Overalls  and  Pantaloons. — Dark  blue  doeskin  with  2-inch  gold 
oakleaf  lace. 

Cocked  Hat. — Black  silk,  edged  with  black  oakleaf  lace,  gold 
bullion  loops  and  tassels. 

Plume. — White  swan  feathers  drooping  outwards,  10  inches  long, 
with  black  feather  under  them.  {Assistant  Commissioner — 
8  inches  long  only.) 

Waist  Sash. — 2J  inches  wide,  2  black  stripes  \  inch  wide,  the  rest 
gold ;  round  tassels  of  gold  fringe,  9  inches  long. 

Sword  Belt  and  Slings. — Black  leather  slings,  i  inch  wide,  with 
gold  oakleaf  lace. 

Sword. — Mameluke  hilt,  ivory  grip,  scimitar  blade.  {Assistant 
Commissioner — as  Infantry  of  the  Line.) 

Scabbard. — Steel  ridged,  with  cross  lockets  and  rings. 

Sword  Knot. — Black  and  gold  cord  and  acorn. 

Spurs. — Steel  or  nickel,  swan-necked. 

AiGUiLETTE  {Commissioner  only). — Gold  lace,  Army  pattern.  To 
be  worn  on  the  right  shoulder. 

Cloak  {no  Cape). — Dark  blue  cloth  ;  lined  white.  Stand  and  fall 
cloth  collar.  Short  back  strap  with  buttons.  Turn-back 
cuffs  6  inches  deep.  Long  centre  slip  and  gussets  at  back. 
Seven  buttons.     (Plate  II,  No.  37.) 

For  details  of  the  Undress  Uniform,  see  Part  III,  page  196. 


92  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 

COUNTY    CHIEF    CONSTABLES. 

FULL    DRESS. 

Tunic. — Dark  blue  cloth.  Single-breasted.  Black  yelveteen  collar, 
laced  along  top,  bottom,  and  ends  with  |-inch  lace.  Gauntlet 
cuffs  of  black  velveteen,  trimmed  at  top  with  a  line  of  J-inch 
lace,  and  a  tracing  silver  Russia  braid  J  inch  below.  Back  skirts 
open  with  a  flap  on  each,  edged  with  |-inch  lace,  reaching  to 
J  inch  from  the  bottom  of  the  skirt ;  the  flaps  J  inch  wide  at 
the  top,  I J  inches  at  the  centre  point,  and  2  J  inches  at  the 
bottom  ;  a  bar  of  |-inch  lace  down  the  vent  from  the  waist  to 
the  bottom  of  skirt.  Eight  buttons  down  the  front,  three  on 
each  flap,  the  top  buttons  on  the  flaps  being  at  the  waist. 
Twisted  round  shoulder  cords,  silver  and  black. 

Lace  for  Tunic. — Silver,  laurel  pattern. 

Buttons  for  Tunic. — Silver  or  white-metal,  universal  civil  pattern. 
(Plate  II,  No.  30.) 

Overalls,  Trousers  or  Pantaloons. — Dark  blue  cloth,  with  2-inch 
black  laurel  lace. 

Cocked  Hat. — Black  silk,  edged  with  black  laurel  lace  ;  two  loops 
of  ^-inch  silver  gimp  cord,  and  silver  tassels. 

Sword  Belt. — Black  patent  leather,  if  inches  wide,  with  i-inch 
slings  (worn  over  tunic). 

Waist  Plate. — Frosted  silver  or  white  metal  rectangular  plate, 
with  burnished  edges ;  device,  as  on  buttons,  crown  within  a 
laurel  wreath. 

Sword. — Pattern  as  used  by  Rifle  regiments. 
Scabbard. — Plain  steel. 

Sword  Knot. — Black  and  silver  cord,  and  acorn. 
Boots. — Wellington  or  Butcher  boots. 
Spurs. — Steel. 
Gloves.— White. 

Cloak  or  Great  Coat. — Dark  blue  cloth  with  black  velveteen  collar ; 
lined  with  black  shalloon.     Buttons  as  on  tunic. 


CITY  AND  BOROUGH  CHIEF  CONSTABLES.  93 

CITY    AND    BOROUGH    CHIEF    CONSTABLES. 

FULL   DRESS. 

Tunic. — Dark  blue  cloth.  Single-breasted.  Black  velveteen  collar, 
laced  along  the  top  with  f-inch  lace,  and  along  the  bottom  with 
silver  Russia  braid.  Pointed  cuffs  of  black  velveteen,  with  line  of 
f-inch  lace  round  the  top  extending  to  7-^  inches  from  the  bottom, 
and  a  tracing  of  silver  Russia  braid  \  inch  above  and  below  the 
lace,  forming  an  Austrian  knot  at  the  top  extending  to  9  J  inches 
from  the  bottom  of  cuff,  and  a  small  eye  below.  Back  skirts  open 
with  a  flap  on  each,  edged  with  silver  Russia  braid  reaching  to 
\  inch  from  the  bottom  of  the  skirt ;  the  flaps  \  inch  wide  at  the 
top,  \\  inches  at  the  centre  point,  and  2 J  inches  at  the  bottom ; 
a  tracing  of  silver  Russia  braid  down  the  vent  from  the  waist  to 
the  bottom  of  skirt.  Eight  buttons  down  the  front,  three  on 
each  flap,  the  top  buttons  on  the  flaps  being  at  the  waist. 
Shoulder  straps  of  flat  cloth,  edged  with  silver  Russia  braid, 
and  small  button  at  the  top. 

Lace  for  Tunic. — Silver,  laurel  pattern. 

Buttons  for  Tunic. — 'Silver  or  white  metal,  of  pattern  worn  by 
Force. 

Overalls,  Trousers  or  Pantaloons. — Dark  blue  cloth,  with 
2 -inch  black  laurel  lace. 

Helmet. — Pattern  worn  by  Force,  with  trimmings  and  furniture  of 
superior  quality. 

Sword  Belt. — Black  patent  leather,  if  inches  wide,  with  i-inch 
slings,  and  buckle,  with  device  of  city  or  borough,  in  silver  or 
white  metal. 

Sword. — Pattern  as  used  by  Rifle  regiments. 

Scabbard. — Plain  steel. 

Sword  Knot. — Black  and  silver  cord,  and  acorn. 

Boots. — Wellington  or  Butcher  boots. 

Spurs. — Steel. 

Cloak  or  Great  Coat. — Dark  blue  cloth,  with  black  velveteen 
collar ;  lined  with  black  shalloon. 


94  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


ROYAL     IRISH     CONSTABULARY. 

Inspector- General. 

FULL   DKESS. 

Tunic— Black  Cloth,  with  Black  Velvet  collar  and  cuffs.  The 
collar  embroidered  in  Gold.  The  cuffs  round,  3  inches  deep, 
with  Gold  embroidery  2  J  inches  deep  round  the  top ;  a  Black 
flap  on  each  sleeve,  6J  inches  deep  and  2  inches  wide  between 
the  points,  embroidered  in  Gold.  A  similar  flap  on  each  skirt 
behind,  \  inch  shorter  than  the  length  of  the  skirt  and  3  inches 
wide  at  the  bottom  point ;  eight  buttons  down  the  front,  three 
on  each  flap,  two  at  the  waist  behind ;  Gold  shoulder  cords  of 
plaited  Gold  Wire  Basket  Cord  ^  inch  in  diameter,  small  Gold 
gimp  down  the  centre  strap  of  the  shoulder  cord  2  J  inches  wide, 
terminating  in  a  small  4-inch  wing.  Eyelet  hole  at  the  end  next 
to  the  collar  for  small  Gilt  button.  The  under  side  of  the  cord 
is  lined  with  Black  Cloth  and  has  a  Gilt  or  Gilding  Metal 
fastening  below.  Collar  badges,  Royal  Irish  Constabulary 
pattern  in  Gilt  Metal. 

Embroidery. — Shamrock  pattern,  in  dead  and  bright  Gold. 

Lace. — Gold,  Shamrock  (4th  Dragoon  Guards)  pattern. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  Royal  Irish  Constabulary  pattern.   (Plate  II,  No.  36.) 

Overalls. — Black  Cloth,  with  2^-inch  lace.  Shamrock  pattern,  down 
the  side  seams. 

Sash. — Gold  and  Rifle  Green  Silk  net,  2\  inches  wide,  two  Rifle 
Green  stripes  f  inch  wide,  the  rest  Gold  ;  round  tassels  of  Gold 
and  Rifle  Green  fringe,  9  inches  long.  Web  or  Leather  lining 
with  loops  for  sword  slings,  fastened  with  buckles,  when  worn 
with  the  frock  coat,  if  the  web  sword  belt  is  not  worn. 

Sword  Slings. — Russian  Leather  i  inch  wide,  with  Gold,  Shamrock 
pattern  embroidery.     Billets  fitted  with  studs  and  holes. 

Cocked  Hat. — Black  Beaver,  with  Shamrock  Lace. 

Plume. — White  Swan  Feathers,  drooping  outwards,  10  inches  long, 
with  Rifle  Green  Feathers  under  them  long  enough  to  reach  the 
ends  of  the  white  ones ;  Feathered  stem  3  inches  long. 

Sword. — Steel  mounted,  half-basket  hilt,  steel  scabbard. 


ROYAL  IRISH  CONSTABULARY.  95 

5woRD  Knot. — Gold  and  Rifle  Green  Cord  and  Acorn. 

Gloves. — White  Doeskin  or  Buckskin. 

AiGUiLLETTE.—  Cord  ^-inch  Gold  and  Rifle  Green  Orris  basket,  with 
plait  and  cord  loop  in  front  and  same  at  back,  the  plaits  ending 
in  plain  cord  with  Gilt  Metal  tags.  The  plaits  and  cords,  front 
and  back,  are  joined  together  by  a  short  Black  Cloth  strap,  in 
which  is  worked  a  button  hole. 

The  Aiguillette  is  attached  to  the  shoulder  of  the  tunic  of 
frock  coat  by  a  button  placed  under  the  outer  end  of  the 
shoulder  cord.  The  long  cord  is  looped  up  on  the  top  or 
front  cord,  the  front  cord  and  the  short  and  long  plaits  are 
fastened  together,  and  a  small  Gold  Braid  loop  is  fixed  therein 
to  attach  to  the  top  button  of  the  tunic  and  frock  coat,  being 
fastened  to  the  latter  on  the  side  on  which  the  Aiguillette  is 
worn.  The  arm  is  passed  between  the  front  plait  and  cord, 
and  the  back  or  long  plait  and  cord. 

The  Aiguillette  is  worn  on  the  right  shoulder. 

Ko  special  Overcoat  or  Cloak. 

Deputy  Inspector-General. 

Tunic— Black  Cloth,  with  Black  Velvet  collar  and  cuffs.  The 
collar  laced  round  the  top  and  bottom  with  |-inch  Lace ;  cuffs 
round,  3  inches  deep,  with  two  bars  of  f-inch  Lace  round  the 
top,  showing  ^  inch  of  Black  Velvet  between  the  bars.  A  Black 
flap  on  each  sleeve,  6  inches  long  and  2J  inches  wide  at  the 
points,  edged  with  J-inch  Lace,  and  a  similar  flap  reaching  to 
\  inch  from  the  bottom  of  the  skirt  on  each  skirt  behind,  the 
flaps  -^inch  wide  at  the  top,  \\  inches  at  the  centre  point,  and 
2\  inches  at  the  bottom.  A  bar  of  f-inch  Lace  from  the  centre 
of  the  waist  to  the  bottom  of  the  skirt ;  eight  buttons  down  the 
front,  three  on  each  flap,  the  top  buttons  on  the  flaps  behind 
being  at  the  waist.  The  tunic  lined  with  Black,  round  the 
waist  a  band  of  Black  Leather  2  inches  wide,  fastened  with  two 
hooks  and  eyes.  Twisted  round  Gold  shoulder  cords,  universal 
pattern,  lined  with  Black,  a  small  button  at  the  top.  Collar 
badge.  Royal  Irish  Constabulary  pattern,  in  Gilt  Metal. 


96  DJiESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


Embroidery, 

Lace,  J>As  for  Inspector-General. 

Buttons, 

Overalls. — Black   Cloth,   with    ij-inch   Lace,  Shamrock   pattern, 

down  the  side-seams. 
Sash. — As  for  Inspector-General. 
Sword  Slings. — Russian  Leather,  i  inch  wide ;  two  stripes  of  Gold 

embroidery.     Billets  fitted  with  studs  and  holes. 
Cocked  Hat. — As  for  Inspector-General. 
Plume. — As   for   Inspector-General,  except  that  the  White   Swan 

Feathers  are  only  8  inches  long. 
Sword, 


\  As  for  Inspector-General. 


Sword  Belt, 

Sword  Knot, 

Gloves, 

Aiguillette, 

No  special  Overcoat  or  Cloak. 


Assistant  Inspectors-General. 

Cocked  Hat  and  Plume.— As  for  Inspector-General. 

Tunic— As  for  Deputy  Inspector-General,  with  one  bar  of  lace  only 

on  the  collar  and  cuffs. 
Overalls.— As  for  Deputy  Inspector-General. 
Sash.— Gold  and  Rifle  Green  Net,  2\  inches  wide,  in  finch  stripes 

of  Gold  andl  Rifle  Green  Silk  alternately  (three  Gold  and  two 

Rifle    Green);    Gold    and    Rifle    Green   runner  and    tassels. 

Morocco  Leather  lining. 
Sword  Slings.— As  for  Deputy  Inspector-General. 
Sword  Knot.— As  for  Inspector-General. 
Gloves.— As  for  Inspector-General. 

County  and  District  Inspectors. 

Tunic— Black  cloth,^;,black  velvet  Collar  and  Cuffs,  collar  edged  at 
top  and  bottom  with  Mohair  square  cord,  bullet  holes  of 
figuring  braid  all  round.     On  each  breast  five  loops  of  same 


ROYAL   IRISH  CONSTABULARY.  97 

cord,  terminating  in  a  Shamrock  with  netted  button  in  centre, 
top  loop  8  inches  and  bottom  one  5  inches  in  length ;  breast 
fastened  with  hooks  and  eyes  and  five  olivets ;  tunic  edged  all 
round  with  Mohair  square  cord,  and  on  back  seams  a  double 
cord,  forming  a  Shamrock  on  top,  terminating  in  an  Austrian 
knot  on  skirts,  a  similar  knot  on  each  sleeve  ;  back  cord  and 
knots  traced  inside  and  outside  with  Mohair  figuring  braid. 
The  skirts  9  inches  deep  for  an  officer  5  feet  9  inches  in  height, 
with  a  variation  of  a  quarter  of  an  inch,  longer  or  shorter,  for 
every  inch  of  difference  in  the  height  of  the  wearer ;  skirt 
rounded  off  in  front  and  fined  with  black.  Mounted  with 
shoulder  straps  of  Mohair  square  cord,  plaited,  with  netted  ball 
button  at  top ;  width  if  inches,  tapering  to  i  J  inches,  same  as 
sealed  pattern  at  Depot.  Collar  Badges,  Silver  bronzed  Harp 
and  Crown,  on  red  cloth  ground. 
Collars  and  Cuffs. — County  Inspector's  and  First  Class  District 
Inspector's  tunics  have  Collars  edged  with  J-inch  black  Mohair 
braid,  with  Mohair  figured  braiding  below  the  lace  (same  as 
Field  Officers  of  Rifle  Regiments),  and  ij-inch  black  lace  round 
the  top  of  the  Cuff,  with  figured  braiding  above  and  below  the 
lace,  extending  11  inches  from  the  bottom  of  the  Cuff,  and 
the  Austrian  knot,  as  on  skirt  and  sleeves,  bullet  holed  on 
outside  all  round. 

Overalls. — Black  cloth  (Barathea)  with  black  Mohair  shamrock 
braid  down  outer  seams  ;  cloth  footstraps  to  fasten  under  boot. 
The  braid  worn  by  County  Inspectors  is  2  inches  wide,  by 
District  Inspectors  if  inches  wide. 

Pantaloons. — Black  cloth  (Barathea),  strapped  black  buckskin, 
black  shamrock  braid,  stripes  as  on  Overalls. 

Helmet. — Cork  body,  covered  with  rifle  green  cloth,  peaked  back 
and  front.  Bronze  fittings.  The  front  ornament,  mounted  on 
red  cloth,  consists  of  a  wreath  of  Shamrocks  surrounding  an 
Irish  harp  and  surmounted  by  the  King's  Crown.  Twined 
with  the  wreath  a  scroll  bearing  the  words,  "Royal  Irish 
Constabulary." 

Pouch  and  Belt. — As  approved. 

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98  I)A'£SS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 

Sword. — Steel  mounted,  half-basket  hilt.     Steel  scabbard. 

Sword  Belt. — Web  waist  belt,  2  inches  wide,  snake-hook  fastening. 

Slings  of  black  patent  sealskin  with  nickel  plated  mountings. 
Sword   Knot. — Black  plaited   leather  cord,  with   Acorn,   covered 

with  leather,  also  plaited. 
Badges  of  Rank. — Bronze,  same  as  sealed  patterns  at  Depot.     To 
be  worn  on  shoulder  straps  of  tunic,  mess  jacket,  service  frock, 
and  great  coat. 

County  Inspector,— Crown,  and  Star  below. 
District  Inspector,  First  Class. — Crown. 
District  Inspector,  Second  Class. — Three  Stars. 
District  Inspector,  Third  Class. — Two  Stars. 
Gloves. — Black  Kid. 
Boots. — Wellington. 


DUBLIN  METROPOLITAN  POLICE.  99 


DUBLIN  METROPOLITAN   POLICE. 

The  Chief  Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioner. 
FULL  DRESS. 

Tunic. — Dark  Klue  Cloth.    Single-breasted,  stand  collar.    Collar  and 

cuffs  of  Blue  Cloth,  wide   Silver   Bayleaf   embroidery  on   the 

fronts.     The   collar,    cuffs   and  back   skirts  also  embroidered. 

Plaited  Gimp  Silver  shoulder  cords.     Black  Silk  Unings. 
Buttons. — Silver   plated   frosted   Crown  and   Wreath.     (Plate   II, 

No.  30.) 
Trousers  or  Pantaloons. — Dark  Blue  Cloth,  with  wide  Silver  lace 

stripes. 
Hat. — Black  Silk  cocked  hat  with  Black  Feather  border. 
Sword. — Infantry  pattern,  with  Royal  Cypher  on  the  guard.     Steel 

hilt  and  scabbard. 
SwoKD  Belt  and  Slings  of  Silver  lace. 
Sword  Knot. — Silver  lace  strap  and  Acorn. 
Boots. — Plain   Military,  Patent  Leather.     Knee  boots  for  mounted 

duties. 
Spurs. — Plated. 
Gloves. — White. 
Cloak  and  Cape. — Blue  Cloth  with  sleeves,  lined  Blue  Shalloon  ; 

four  plain  Silver  plated  buttons  on  cloak,  three  on  Cape. 


For  details  of  Undress,  see  Part  III,  page  197. 

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DKESS  AND  INSIGNIA    iVORN  AT  COURT. 


THE     OFFICERS     OF     THE     ORDERS     OF 
KNIGHTHOOD. 

The  Officers  of  the  Orders  of  the  Thistle,  St.  Patrick,  and  Bath, 
wear  the  Household  Uniform  of  the  Fourth  Class,  if  they  have  no 
Uniform  as  Officers  of  Arms. 

The  Officers  of  the  Order  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George  wear  a 
Uniform  similar  to  the  Household  Uniform,  but  with  Scarlet  Velvet 
collar  and  cuffs,  and  embroidery  of  Laurel  Leaf  pattern. 


The  Secretaries  of   the   Distinguished   Service   Order   and   the 
Imperial  Service  Order  wear  Fourth  Class  Civil  Uniform. 


COURT  MOURNING.  loi 


COURT     MOURNING. 

When  a  period  of  Court  Mourning  is  announced,  every  wearer 
of  Uniform  or  Court  Dress  (with  the  exceptions  mentioned  below) 
must  wear  a  Black  Crape  Band,  3^  inches  wide,  above  the  elbow  on 
the  left  arm. 


Archbishops,  Bishops  and  Clergy  at  Courts  and  Levees 
wear  a  Black  Crape  Scarf,  White  Lawn  Mourning  Bands, 
Weepers  of  same  on  Cassock,  and  Black  Knee  and  Shoe 
Buckles.  When  Canonicals  are  not  worn  they  should  only  wear 
the  regulation  Crape  Band  and  Black  Buckles. 


The  Lord  Chancellor  at  Courts  wears,  with  a  Court  Suit 
of  Black  Velvet,  the  Gold  Robe  with  Broad-hemmed  Frill  and 
Ruffles  instead  of  Lace  ;  Lawn  Bands  ;  Weepers  on  Coat  ;  Black 
Buckles  on  Breeches  and  Shoes.  At  Levees  a  Black  Paramatta 
Gown  is  worn  with  other  details  as  at  Courts. 

At  Courts  the  Members  of  the  Legal  Profession  who  are  entitled 
to  wear  Silk  Gowns  wear  Broad  Hemmed  Frill  and  Ruffles 
instead  of  Lace ;  Lawn  Bands  ;  Weepers  on  Coat ;  Black  Knee 
and  Shoe  Buckles. 

At  Levees. — A  Black  Paramatta  Gown  instead  of  Silk  and 
other  details  as  above. 

(Weepers  are  of  White  Lawn,  and  are  Covers  on  the  Cuffs  of  the 
Coat.) 


Sergeants-at-Arms  at  Courts  and  Levees  wear  with  a  Court 
Suit  of  Black  Cloth,  a  Black  Sword  with  Black  Mountings, 
Black  Knee  and  Shoe  Buckles,  and  a  Broad-hemmed  Frill  and 
Ruffles,  instead  of  Lace. 


No  indication  of  Mourning  is  worn  with  the  alternative  Dress, 
described  on  page  79. 


Black  Gloves  are  only  worn  when  special  orders  are  issued  by  the 
Earl  Marshal  or  the  Lord  Chamberlain. 


Gentlemen  attending  Courts  and  Levees  may  indicate  private 
Mourning  by  wearing  a  Black  Crape  Band  3^  inches  wide.  This 
permission  does  not  apply  to  Naval  and  Military  Officers,  who  only 
wear  a  Crape  Band  at  Court  when  the  Court  is  in  Mourning. 


PART  II. 


WEARING    OF    INSIGNIA, 


104  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 


CONTENTS. 

Regulations  as  to  the  wearing  of  the  Insignia  of  the  various  Orders 
with  Full  Dress  and  Levee  Dress. 

Instructions  as  to  wearing  more  than  one  Neck  Badge  by  the 
Possessors  of  the  Insignia  of  more  than  one  Order  which  is  so 
worn  in  uniform. 

Wearing  of  Insignia  with  Court  Dress. 

Wearing  of  Insignia  with  Evening  Dress. 

Wearing  of  Knights  Grand  Cross  Ribands  and  Neck  Badges  with 
Evening  Dress. 

Occasions  when  Orders,  Miniature  Decorations  and  Medals  should 
be  worn  with  Evening  Dress. 

Wearing  of  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals  in  Morning  Dress. 

Wearing  of  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals  in  Morning  Dress  by 
ladies. 

Order  in  which  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals  are  worn. 

Wearing  of  Foreign  Decorations  and  Medals. 

Wearing  of  Foreign  War  Decorations  and  Medals. 

Regulations  as  to  the  return  of  Insignia  of  the  various  Orders  on  the 
promotion  or  death  of  a  member. 

Collar  Days. 


To  face  page  105. 


POSITIONS    IN    WHICH     INSIGNIA    OF    DIFFERENT 
ORDERS    SHOULD    BE    WORN    TOGETHER. 


STARS  AND  NECK  BADGES  ARE  SHEWN  WORN  IN  ORDER  OF 
SENIORITY.  ALSO  ORDERS  AND   MEDALS  ON  THE  BREAST. 


(As  to   details  of   wearing  more  than  one  Neck  Badge,  see 

page  110). 


WEARING  OF  THE  INSIGNIA   OF  THE   VARIOUS  ORDERS,    105 


REGULATIONS  AS  TO  THE  WEARING  OF  THE 
INSIGNIA  OF  THE  VARIOUS  ORDERS  WITH 
FULL    DRESS   AND    LEVEE    DRESS. 

THE   MOST   NOBLE  ORDER  OF   THE   GARTER   (K.G.). 

The  Riband  is  worn  over  the  left  shoulder,  the  Badge  resting  on 
the  right  hip,  and  the  Star  affixed  to  the  left  breast. 

The  Garter  is  worn  buckled  below  the  left  knee. 

The  Collar  is  worn  on  "Collar  Days"  {see  page  135),  and  on 
other  occasions  when  due  notification  is  given ;  but  not  after 
sunset,  except  when  specially  ordered.  It  is  worn  over  the 
shoulder  straps  or  epaulettes  of  Uniform  Coats  and  also  over 
aiguillettes,  and  fastened  at  the  shoulders  by  White  Satin  Bows 
i^  inches  wide,  the  Collar  hanging  at  equal  distance  back  and 
front.    On  these  occasions  the  Riband  and  Badge  is  not  worn. 

THE  MOST  ANCIENT  AND  NOBLE  ORDER   OF  THE 
THISTLE  (K.T.). 

The  Riband  is  worn  over  the  left  shoulder,  the  Badge  resting  on 
the  right  hip,  and  the  Star  affixed  to  the  left  breast. 

The  Collar  is  worn  on  "Collar  Days"  {see  page  135),  and  on 
other  occasions  when  due  notification  is  given ;  but  not  after 
sunset,  except  when  specially  ordered.  It  is  worn  over  the 
shoulder  straps  or  epaulettes  of  Uniform  Coats  and  also  over 
aiguillettes,  and  fastened  at  the  shouiders  by  White  Satin  Bows 
i-^  inches  wide,  the  Collar  hanging  at  equal  distance  back  and 
front.     On  these  occasions  the  Riband  and  Badge  is  not  worn. 

THE  MOST  ILLUSTRIOUS  ORDER  OF  ST.  PATRICK  (K.P.). 

The  Riband  is  worn  over  the  right  shoulder,  the  Badge  resting 
on  the  left  hip,  and  the  Star  affixed  to  the  left  breast. 

The  Collar  is  worn  on  "Collar  Days  "  {see  page  135),  and  on 
other  occasions  when  due  notification  is  given ;  but  not  after 
sunset,  except  when  specially  ordered.  It  is  worn  over  the 
shoulder  straps  or  epaulettes  of  Uniform  Coats  and  also  over 


io6  DKESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WO  UN  A  7'  COURT. 


aiguillettes  and  fastened  at  the  shoulders  by  White  Satin  Bows 
I J  inches  wide,  the  Collar  hanging  at  equal  distance  back  and 
front.  On  these  occasions  the  Riband  and  Badge  is  not  worn. 
Only  one  Badge  is  provided,  so  that  when  the  Riband  is  worn 
the  Badge  is  removed  from  the  Collar  and  vice  versa. 

THE      MOST      HONOURABLE      ORDER      OF      THE      BATH 
(MILITARY  AND   CIVIL). 
G.C.B.  or  1st  Class  ;  K.C.B.  or  2nd  Class  ;  C.B.  or  3rd  Class. 

THE  ORDER   OF    MERIT. 

O.M.  (Military  and  Civil).     This  Order  should  tie7>er  be  worn  in  miniature. 

THE  MOST   EXALTED  ORDER   OF  THE  STAR    OF    INDIA. 
G.S.C.I.  or  1st  Class  ;  K.C.S.I.  or  2nd  Class  ;  C.S.I,  or  3rd  Class. 

THE    MOST    DISTINGUISHED    ORDER    OF    ST.     MICHAEL 
AND   ST.    GEORGE. 
G.C.M.G.  or  1st  Class  ;  K.C.M.G.  or  2nd  Class  ;  C.M.G.  or  3rd  Class. 

THE   MOST   EMINENT   ORDER   OF  THE   INDIAN     EMPIRE. 
G.C.I. E.  or  1st  Class;  K.C.I. E.  or  2nd  Class;  CLE.  or  3rd  Class. 

THE   ROYAL  VICTORIAN   ORDER. 

G.C.V.O.  or  1st  Class;  K.C.V.O.  or  2nd  Class;  C.V.O.  or  3rd  Class; 
M.V.O.  or  4th  and  5th  Classes. 

The  Royal  Victorian  Chain  is  entirely  distinct  from  the  Insignia  of  the  Order. 
It  may  be  bestowed  in  conjunction  with,  or  in  addition  to,  or  without,  the 
Grand  Cross  of  the  Order,  and  is  worn  on  all  occasions  when  the  Riband 
is  worn,  either  in  Full  Dress,  Uniform,  or  in  Evening  Dress. 

THE      MOST      EXCELLENT      ORDER      OF     THE      BRITISH 
EMPIRE  (MILITARY  AND   CIVIL). 

G.B.E.  (men  and  women)  or  ist  Class;  K.B.E.  (men),  D.B.E.  (women) 
or  2nd  Class  ;  C.B.E.  (men  and  women)  or  3rd  Class;  O.B.E.  (men  and 
women)  or  4th  Class  ;  M.B.E.  (men  and  women)  or  5ih  Class. 

THE  ORDER  OF  THE  COMPANIONS  OF  HONOUR. 

C.H.  (men  and  women).     This  Order  should  never  be  worn  in  miniature. 


To  J  are  page  107. 


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WEARING  OF  THE  INSIGNIA  OF  THE   VARIOUS  ORDERS.    107 


The  Insignia  of  the  ist  Class  (Knight  Grand  Cross 
or  Knight  Grand  Commander)  are  worn  in  the  following 
manner :  — 

The  Riband  is  worn  over  the  right  shoulder  and  in  such  a 
position  that  the  bow,  which  rests  on  the  left  hip  and  from 
which  the  Badge  is  suspended  is  immediately  below  the  belt 
or  sash,  as  the  case  may  be. 

To  ensure  the  Riband  fitting  well,  the  top  edge  should  be 
fashioned  to  avoid  sagging,  and  the  ends  should  not  be 
stitched  together  under  the  bow  but  held  behind  it  by  a 
large  hook  and  eye,  with  an  additional  small  hook  and  eye 
just  above  to  ensure  their  being  kept  close  together. 

Collars  are  worn  on  "Collar  Days"  {see  page  135),  and  on 
other  occasions  when  due  notification  is  given,  but  not 
after  sunset  except  when  specially  ordered.  They  should  be 
worn  over  the  shoulder  straps  or  epaulettes  of  Uniform 
Coats  and  also  over  aiguillettes,  and  fastened  at  the  shoulders 
by  White  Satin  Bows,  i^  inches  wide,  the  Collar  hanging  at 
equal  distance  back  and  front. 

When  the  Collar  (from  which  the  Badge  is  suspended)  is  worn, 
the  Riband  of  that  Order,  with  its  Badge,  should  not  be  worn, 
but  it  may  be  replaced  by  the  Riband  of  another  Order. 

In  the  case  of  a  G.C.M.G.,  a  G.C.I.E.,  and  a  G.C.V.O.,  one 
Badge  only  is  provided,  so  that  when  the  Collar  is  worn  the 
Badge  is  removed  from  the  Riband  and  attached  to  the 
Collar  and  vice  versa.     The  G.B.E.  has  no  Collar. 

Dames  Grand  Cross.— The  Riband  {2 J  inches  in  width)  is 
worn  over  the  right  shoulder.  It  should  be  attached  to  the 
dress  on  the  shoulder  and  at  the  waist  just  above  the  bow, 
from  which  is  suspended  the  Badge.  This  ensures  the  Riband 
keeping  in  the  right  position  and  fitting  properly.  The  Star  is 
worn  on  the  left  side,  not  higher  than  6  inches  above  the  waist. 

If  a  Knight  possesses  two  or  more  Orders  which  entitle  him  to 
a  Riband  and  Collar  of  each,  only  the  Riband  of  one 
Order  and  the  Collar  of  another  should  be  worn  together. 


io8  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


The  Insignia  of  the  2nd  Class  (Knight  Commander) 
are  worn  as  follows : — 

The  Riband  with  the  Badge  attached  is  worn  round  the  neck 
inside  and  under  the  Collar  of  the  Uniform  Coat,  so  that 
the  Badge  may  hang  about  f  of  an  inch  below  the  Collar, 
the  Star  being  affixed  to  the  left  breast. 

In  the  case  of  a  Dame  Commander  of  the  Order  of  the  British 
Empire,  the  Bow  with  the  Badge  attached  should  be  worn  on 
the  left  side,  the  Star  being  affixed  below  the  Badge  on  the 
same  side. 


When  two  Stars  are  worn  they  should  be  directly  above  each 
other,  the  Star  of  the  senior  Order  being  at  the  top ;  but 
when  three  Stars  are  worn,  the  Star  of  the  senior  Order  is 
worn  above  and  the  Stars  of  the  two  junior  Orders  beneath 
in  line.  In  the  case  of  four  Stars,  j^^  diagram  facing  page  105. 
This  is  the  maximum  number  allowed  to  be  worn  at  any  one  time. 

The  Insignia  of  the  3rd  Class  (Companion  or  Com- 
mander) are  worn  as  follows : — 

The  Riband  with  the  Badge  attached  is  worn  round  the  neck 
inside  and  under  the  Collar  of  the  Uniform  Coat,  so  that 
the  Badge  may  hang  about  |  inch  below  the  Collar. 

For  instructions  as  to  wearing  more  than  one  Neck  Badge,  see 
page  no,  and  diagram  facing  page  105. 

In  the  case  of  ladies,  the  Badge  is  affixed  to  a  Bow,  and  is  worn 
on  the  left  side. 


The  Badge  of  the  4th  and  5th  Classes  (Officer  or 
Member)  is  worn  as  follows  :— 

The  Riband  with  the  Badge  attached  is  affixed  to  the  left  breast. 
In  the  case  of  ladies,  the  Badge  is  affixed  to  a  Bow,  and  is 
worn  on  the  left  side. 


WEARING  OF  THE  INSIGNIA  OF  THE  VARIOUS  ORDERS.    T09 


THE  ORDER  OF   MERIT. 

The  Riband  with  the  Badge  attached  is  worn  round  the  neck,  in 
the  same  manner  as  the  Badge  of  the  3rd  Class  of  other 
Orders.     It  is  never  worn  in  miniature. 

THE  ORDER  OF  THE  COMPANIONS  OF  HONOUR. 

The  Riband  with  the  Badge  attached  is  worn  round  the  neck,  in 
the  same  manner  as  the  Badge  of  the  3rd  Class  of  other 
Orders.     It  is  never  worn  in  miniature. 

In  the  case  of  ladies,  the  Badge  is  affixed  to  a  Bow,  and  is  worn 
on  the  left  side. 

THE   DISTINGUISHED   SERVICE  ORDER. 

The  Badge  is  affixed  to  the  left  breast  by  a  brooch. 

THE   IMPERIAL  SERVICE  ORDER. 

The  Badge  is  affixed  to  the  left  breast  by  a  brooch. 

In  the  case  of  ladies,  the  Badge  is  affixed  to  a  Bow,  and  is  worn 
on  the  left  side. 

Decorations  and  Medals  should  be  worn  on  the  left  breast. 
When  two  or  more  are  mounted  on  a  bar  they  should  be 
arranged  so  that  the  lower  edge  is  in  Hne. 

Orders,  Miniature  Decorations,  and  Medals  are  worn  with  the 
Alternative  Dress  (described  on  page  79)  on  Ceremonial 
occasions  when  Levee  or  Full  Dress  is  worn. 

For  instructions  as  to  wearing  Insignia  with  the  above  Dress,  and 
also  with  ordinary  Evening  Dress,  see  pages  11 1  to  113. 


In  Evening  Dress,  ladies  may  wear  Orders,  Decorations  and 
Medals  in  miniature  on  occasions  when  Insignia  are  worn  ;  but  when 
gentlemen  wear  Levee  or  Full  Dress,  ladies  should  wear  full-size 
Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals,  as  described  above  and  on  pages 
107  and  108. 


no  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


INSTRUCTIONS  FOR  WEARING  BADGES  ROUND 
THE  NECK  IN  UNIFORM  BY  THE  POSSES- 
SORS OF  THE  INSIGNIA  OF  MORE  THAN 
ONE    ORDER    WHICH    IS   SO   WORN. 

Only  one  Riband  and  Badge,  i.e.,  the  senior  o?te,  is  worn  round 
the  neck  inside  and  under  the  Collar  of  the  Uniform  Coat,  so  that 
the  Badge  hangs  about  an  inch  outside  and  below  the  front  of  the 
Collar.  All  other  Badges  are  worn,  one  below  the  other,  com- 
mencing about  an  inch  below  the  senior  badge,  each  suspended  from 
a  riband  emerging  about  |  inch  between  the  buttons  of  the  Uniform 
Coat.  A  small  eye  is  stitched  inside  the  coat  to  which  the  riband  is 
fastened  by  a  hook.     {See  diagram  facing  page  105.) 

f 


WEARING  OF  INSIGNIA  WITH  THE  VELVET  COURT  DRESS,  in 


WEARING  OF  INSIGNIA  WITH  THE  VELVET 
COURT  DRESS,  THE  CLOTH  COURT 
DRESS,  AND  THE  ALTERNATIVE  DRESS. ^^ 

Ribands  of  the  various  Orders  are  worn  under  the  coat  but  over 
the  waistcoat.  Only  one  Riband,  that  of  the  senior  Order,  is  worn 
{see  diagram,  page  114). 

Stars  are  worn  on  the  left  side  of  the  coat.  Knights  Grand 
Cross,  and  Knights  Commanders  on  all  occasions,  except  on  Collar 
Days,  when  wearing  the  Stars  of  their  Orders,  should  also  wear  a 
Riband  and  Badge,  and  vice  versa. 

A  Neck  Badge  (full  size)  is  suspended  from  a  Riband  of  the 
Order  and  worn  under  the  white  tie,  the  Badge  hanging  about  an 
inch  below  {see  diagram,  page  114). 

If  in  possession  of  more  than  one  Neck  Badge,  the  senior  one 
should  be  worn  round  the  neck,  and  all  other  Orders,  Decorations 
and  Medals,  including  those  of  the  Neck  Badges,  in  miniature. 

The  Badges  of  the  Order  of  Merit  and  Companions  of  Honour 
are  never  worn  in  miniature. 

In  the  case  of  the  Velvet  Court  Diess,  Old  Style  (page  76),  a 
Neck  Badge  should  be  worn  as  follows  : — 

The  Neck  Riband  (preferably  miniature  width)  should  be  worn 
under  the  net  stock,  or,  where  a  lace  fall  with  ordinary  linen  collar 
and  evening  tie  are  worn,  under  the  neck  band  of  the  tie,  the  Badge 
hanging  about  i  inch  below  the  level  of  the  neck  stud  and  resting  on 
the  lace  frill  or  fall. 

*  For  full  details  of  these  dresses,  see  pages  76-79. 


112  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

WEARING  OF  INSIGNIA  WITH   EVENING  DRESS. 

{For  occasions  of  wearing^  see  page  115.) 

Ribands  of  Knights  of  the  Orders  of  the  Garter, 
Thistle  and  St.  Patrick,  and  Knights  Grand  Cross  and 
Knights  Grand  Commanders  of  other  Orders,  are  worn 
under  the  Evening  Dress  coat  but  over  the  waistcoat.  Only  one 
Riband  is  worn.  {See  diagram,  page  114.)  If  in  possession  of 
more  than  one  Riband  it  is  usual  for  the  Riband  of  the  senior 
Order  to  be  worn,  but  it  is  permissible,  if  more  appropriate,  for  a 
unior  one  to  be  worn. 

Stars  (full  size  never  in  miniature)  are  worn  on  the  left  side  of 
the  coat.  Knights  Grand  Cross  and  Knights  Commanders  on  all 
occasions,  when  wearing  the  Stars  of  their  Orders,  should  also  wear 
a  Riband  and  Badge,  and  vice  versa. 

A  Neck  Badge  (full  size)  is  worn  under  the  white  tie  suspended 
from  a  Riband  of  the  Order  (preferably  miniature  width),  the 
Badge  hanging  about  an  inch  below.  {See  diagram,  page  114.) 
The  Badges  of  the  Order  of  Merit  and  Companions  of  Honour  are 
never  worn  in  miniature. 

If  in  possession  of  more  than  one  Neck  Badge  (only  one  should 
be  worn  at  a  time),  it  is  usual  for  the  senior  one  to  be  worn  round 
the  neck,  but  as  it  may  be  more  appropriate  for  a  junior  one 
to  be  so  worn,  it  is  permissible  to  wear  all  the  Neck  Badges  (with 
the  exception  of  the  Order  of  Merit  and  Companions  of  Honour) 
in  miniature  with  the  Decorations  and  Medals  on  the  lapel  of  the 
coat,  and  in  addition  the  full-size  Neck  Badge  most  appropriate  to 
the  occasion  round  the  neck. 

Thus,  in  the  case  of  the  holder  of  a  K.C.M.G.,  a  C.B.,  and 
a  C.S.I.,  at  an  Official  India  Office  Dinner,  the  C.S.I.  Badge  would 
be  worn  round  the  neck,  and  the  K.C.M.G.,  C.B.  and  C.S.I.  Badges  in 
miniature  on  the  lapel  of  the  coat,  and,  of  course,  the  K.C.M.G.  Star. 


WEARING  OF  INSIGNIA   WITH  EVENING  DRESS,      113 

It  is  important  to  note  that  this  applies  only  to  the  possessor  of 
more  than  one  Neck  Badge.  If  only  possessed  of  one  Neck  Badge, 
it  is  always  worn  full  size  round  the  neck  and  never  in  miniature  on 
the  lapel  of  the  coat. 

These  remarks  also  apply  to  possessors  of  Foreign  Neck  Badges, 
as  it  would,  for  instance,  be  more  appropriate  for  the  holder  of  a 
Legion  of  Honour  Neck  Badge  to  wear  it  at  an  official  dinner  at  the 
French  Embassy,  in  place  of  his  senior  Neck  Badge  usually  worn. 

Orders  worn  on  the  breast,  Decorations  and  Medals 

are  worn  in  miniature  on  the  left  lapel  of  the  coat.  The  width  of 
ribands  should  be  ^  inch  and  the  length  ij  inches,  but  when  two  or 
more  are  mounted  on  a  bar  they  should  be  arranged  so  that  the 
lower  edge  is  in  line. 

These  instructions  will  not  affect  the  existing  regulations  with 
regard  to  the  wearing  of  Insignia,  in  miniature,  by  Naval,  Military, 
and  Air  Force  Officers. 


In  Evening  Dress,  ladies  may  wear  Orders,  Decorations  and 
Medals  in  miniature  on  occasions  when  Insignia  are  worn;  but 
when  gentlemen  wear  Levee  or  Full  Dress,  ladies  should  wear  full 
size  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals,  as  described  on  pages  107 
to  109. 


DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA  WORN  AT  COURT. 


THE  WEARING  OF  KNIGHTS  GRAND  CROSS 
RIBANDS  AND  NECK  BADGES  WITH 
EVENING    DRESS. 


The  Knight  Grand  Cross  Riband  is  worn  on  the  waistcoat 
and  does  not  pass  over  the  shoulder  and  down  the  back  as  with  the 
uniform  coat.  It  is  fastened  at  the  front  of  the  armhole  with  two 
holes  and  buttons  and  at  the  opposite  hip  front  by  a  button-holed 
pointed  flap  (as  shown  in  the  above  Sketch).  The  top  edge  of  the 
Riband  should  be  fashioned  to  avoid  sagging  and  undue  covering 
of  the  shirt  front. 

A  Neck  Badge  (full  size)  is  worn  under  the  white  tie,  suspended 
from  a  riband  of  the  Order  (preferably  miniature  width),  the  Badge 
hanging  about  an  inch  below. 

Note. — For  further  particulars  as  to  wearing  Insignia  with  Evening  Dress, 
see  pages  112  and  113. 


ORDERS,    &^c.,    WORN   WITH  EVENING  DRESS.  115 


OCCASIONS  WHEN  ORDERS,  MINIATURE 
DECORATIONS  AND  MEDALS  SHOULD  BE 
WORN    WITH    EVENING    DRESS. 

By  His  Majesty's  Commands  the  Regulations  issued  in  June, 
191 2,  defining  the  occasions  when  Orders,  Miniature  Decorations 
and  Medals  are  worn  with  Evening  Dress,  are  cancelled. 

In  future,  Knights  Grand  Cross  and  Knights  Commanders  on 
all  occasions,  when  wearing  the  Stars  of  their  Orders,  will  also  wear 
a  Riband  and  Badge,  and  vice  versa. 

The  following  are  the  occasions  upon  which  Orders,  Miniature 
Decorations  and  Medals  are  to  be  worn  with  Evening  Dress^  viz. : — 

1.  At  all  Parties  and  Dinners  when  the  Members  of  the  Royal 
Family  referred  to  in  the  list  overleaf  are  present. 

(The  host  should  notify  his  guests  if  any  of  these  Members  of 
the  Royal  Family  will  be  present.) 

2.  At  all  Parties  and  Dinners  given  in  houses  of  Ambassadors 
and  Ministers  accredited  to  this  Court,  unless  otherwise  notified  by 
the  Ambassador  or  Minister  concerned. 

(A  Decoration  of  the  Country  concerned  should  be  worn  in 
preference  to  a  British  one,  and  if  both  are  worn,  the  former 
should  take  precedence.) 

3.  At  all  Official  Dinners  and  Receptions,  including  Naval, 
Military  and  Air  Force  Dinners,  Dinners  of  City  Livery  Companies, 
and  Public  Dinners. 

(The  word  "  Decorations "  on  the  invitation  card  to  be  the 
intimation  from  the  host  that  the  entertainment  is  an  official 
one.) 

4.  On  official  occasions  when  entertained  by  : — 

The  Lord  Lieutenant  of  a  County  within  his  County. 

Cabinet  Ministers. 

Ex-Cabinet  Ministers. 

Knights  of  the  Order  of  the  Garter. 

Knights  of  the  Order  of  the  Thistle. 

Knights  of  the  Order  of  St.  Patrick. 


ii6  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

Great  Officers  of  State  and  of  the  King's  Household. 
Lord  Mayors  and  Mayors. 
Lord  Provosts  and  Provosts. 
(The   word   "Decorations"  on  the   invitation   card   to   be   the 
intimation  from  the  host  that  the  entertainment  is  an  official 
one.) 
Nothing  in  the  preceding  Regulations  shall  affect  in  any  way  the 
practice  of  the  Knights  of  the  Orders  of  the  Garter,  Thistle  and 
St.   Patrick  and  Members  of  the  Order  of  Merit  with  regard  to 
wearing  their  Insignia  in  accordance  with  previous  custom. 

At    Evening   Parties   and    Dinners  when   any  of  the  following 
Members  of  the   Royal   Family  are  present,   Riband  and  Badge 
Stars,   Miniature  Decorations  and  Medals  will  be  worn. 
Their  Majesties — 
The  King  and  Queen. 
Queen  Alexandra. 
Their  Royal  Highnesses — 
The  Prince  of  Wales. 
The  Duke  of  York. 
The  Prince  Henry. 
Princess  Mary. 
The  Princess  Royal. 
Princess  Victoria. 
The  Duke  of  Connaught. 
Princess  Christian. 
Princess  Louise,  Duchess  of  Argyll. 
Princess  Beatrice. 
The  Duchess  of  Albany. 
Prince  and  Princess  Arthur  of  Connaught. 
Princess  Alice,  Countess  of  Athlone. 


ORDERS,  <^c.y  WORN  WITH  MORNING  DRESS. 


WEARING     OF    ORDERS,     DECORATIONS     AND 
MEDALS     IN     MORNING     DRESS. 


All  Members  of  the  various  Orders  of  Knighthood,  &c.,  and  all 
persons  who  have  been  awarded  Decorations  and  Medals  may, 
should  they  wish  to  do  so,  wear  their  Insignia,  Decorations  and 
Medals  with  Morning  Dress  on  Official  Occasions  and  at  Public 
Functions. 

The  Ribands  of  the  Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals  may  be 
worn  on  all  occasions  at  the  discretion  of  the  holder. 

The  method  of  wearing  the  Insignia  of  Orders,  also  Decorations 
and  Medals,  on  Official  Occasions  and  at  Public  Functions  with 
Morning  Dress  is  as  follows  : — 

Knights  Grand  Cross 

Knights  Grand  Commanders 

Knights  Commanders 

Should     wear    the    riband 
Members  of  the  Orders  of  Merit  and 

Companions  of  Honour 
Companions  of  the  several  Orders  of 

Knighthood 
Commanders  of  the  Royal  Victorian 

Order 
Commanders   of  the   Order   of  the 

British  Empire 


I  Should  wear  the  Star  only  on  the 
J      left  breast  of  the  coat. 


(preferably  of  miniature 
width)  to  which  the 
Badge  is  suspended 
under  the  tie,  which 
should  be  a  bow,  the 
Badge  hanging  about  an 
inch  below.  {See  dia- 
gram, page  114.) 


Companions   of    the   Distinguished   Service 

Order 
Officers  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire 
Members  of  the  4th  and  5th  Classes  of  the  }- 

Royal  Victorian  Order  and  the  Order  of 

the  British  Empire 
Companions  of  the  Imperial  Service  Order 


Should  wear  the 
Badges,  Decora- 
tions and  Medals 
on  the  left  breast 
of  the  coat. 


ii8 


DJ^ESS  Al^D  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT, 


Should  wear  the  Badges, 
Decorations,  and 
Medals  on  the  left 
breast  of  the  coat. 


Those  who  have  been  decorated  with ; — 
The  Victoria  Cross 
The  Distinguished  Service  Cross 
The  Military  Cross 
The  Distinguished  Flying  Cross 
The  Air  Force  Cross 
Persons  who  have  been  awarded  medals 
The   method    of   wearing   the   ribands  of  Orders,  Decorations 
and  Medals,  which  will  be  the  same  in  all  cases,  is  as  follows : — 
A  piece  of  the  riband   i\  mches   wide,  or  the  width  of  the 
medal  riband,  and  half  an    inch  in  depth,  mounted  on  a  bar  of 
metal  in  the  form  of  a  brooch,  to  be  worn  on  the  left  breast  of  the 
coat. 
Note. — The  above  intimation  only  refers  to  Morning  Dress  and 
does  not  alter  the  regulations  with  regard  to  wearing  Orders,  Decora- 
tions and  Medals  with  Uniform  or  with  Evening  Dress. 


ORDERS,  (Sr't:.,    WORN  WITH  MORNING  DRESS. 


19 


WEARING    OF    ORDERS,  DECORATIONS    AND 
MEDALS  BY  LADIES  IN  MORNING  DRESS. 

All  Members  of  the  various  Orders,  etc.,  and  all  those  who  have 
been  awarded  Decorations  and  Medals  may,  should  they  wish  to  do 
so,  wear  their  Insignia,  Decorations  and  Medals  with  Morning  Dress 
on  Official  Occasions  and  at  Public  Functions. 

The  method  of  wearing  is  as  follows  : — 

^  ^         f  Should  wear  the  Star  omy  on  the  left  side 

Dames  Grand  Cross  I         .    ,       ,  r        •     1        1    1 

<      of  the  dress,   a   few   mches   below  any 
Dames  Commanders         ^    ,  ^r  j  1 

(^     Badges  or  Medals. 

Members  of  the  Orders  of  Merit, 
Crown   of    India,    and   Com- 
panions of  Honour 
Members  of  the  3rd,  4th  or  5th 
Classes  of  the  Order   of  the 
British     Empire,    and    Com- 
panions    of      the      Imperial 
Service  Order 
Ladies  who  have  been  decorated 
with  the  Victoria  Cross,  The 
Royal    Red    Cross,    or    who 
have  been  awarded  Medals 
The  Ribands  of  the  Orders,   Decorations   and  Medals  may  be 
worn  on  all  occasions  at  the  discretion  of  the  holder. 

The  method  of  wearing,  which  will  be  the  same  in  all  cases,  is  as 
follows : — 

A  piece  of  the  riband,  one  and  a  half  inches  wide,  or  the  width  of 
the  medal  riband,  and  half  an  inch  in  depth,  mounted  on  a  bar  of 
metal  in  the  form  of  a  brooch,  to  be  worn  on  the  left  side  of  the 
dress. 


Should  wear  the  Badges, 
Decorations  and  Medals  on 
the  left  side  of  the  dress, 
about  8  inches  above  the 
waist. 


In  Evening  Dress,  ladies  may  wear  Orders,  Decorations  and 
Medals  in  miniature  on  occasions  when  Insignia  are  worn ;  but  when 
gentlemen  wear  Levee  or  Full  Dress,  ladies  should  wear  full- size 
Orders,  Decorations  and  Medals,  as  described  on  pages  107  to  109. 


I20  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 


ORDER  IN  WHICH  ORDERS,  DECORATIONS  AND 
MEDALS  SHOULD  BE  WORN. 

The  following  list  shows  the  order  in  which  Orders,  Decorations 
and  Medals  should  be  worn,  but  in  no  way  affects  the  precedence  conferred 
by  the  Statutes  of  certain  Orders  upon  the  Members  thereof : — 

IDIctorfa  Cro^s. 

(1)  BRITISH   ORDERS   OF   KNIGHTHOOD,  ETC. 

Order  of  the  Garter. 

Order  of  the  Thistle. 

Order  of  St.  Patrick. 

Order  of  the  Bath. 

Order  of  Merit  (immediately  after  Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  OrderW 

the  Bath). 
Order  of  the  Star  of  India. 
Order  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George. 
Order  of  the  Indian  Empire. 
Order  of  the  Crown  of  India. 
Royal  Victorian  Order  (Classes  I,  II  and  III). 
Order  of  the  British  Empire  (Classes  I,  II  and  III). 
Order  of  the  Companions  of  Honour  (immediately  after  Knights  and 

Dames  Grand  Cross  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire). 
Distinguished  Service  Order. 
Royal  Victorian  Order  (Class  IV). 
Order  of  the  British  Empire  (Class  IV). 
Imperial  Service  Order. 
Royal  Victorian  Order  (Class  V). 
Order  of  the  British  Empire  (Class  V). 

Note. — The  above  applies  to  those  Orders  of  similar  grades.  When  the 
miniature,  or  riband,  of  a  higher  grade  of  a  junior  Order  is  worn  with  that  of  a 
lower  grade  of  a  senior  Order,  the  higher  grade  miniature,  or  riband,  should  come 
first,  e.g.^  the  miniature,  or  riband,  of  a  K.C.I.E.  will  come  before  a  C.B.,  and 
that  of  a  G.  C.  M.  G.  before  a  K.  C.  B, 

(2)  DECORATIONS. 

Royal  Red  Cross  (Class  I). 
Distinguished  Sbrvice  Cross. 
Military  Cross. 
Distinguished  Flying  Cross. 
Air  Force  Cross. 
Royal  Red  Cross  (Class  II). 


ORDERS,   DECORATIONS  AND  MEDALS.  121 


(3)  ORDERS  GIVEN  ONLY  IN   INDIA. 

Order  of  British  India. 
•Indian  Order  of  Merit  (Military). 
Kaiser-i-Hind  Medal. 

Order  of  St.  John  of  Jerusalem  in  England. 

Albert  Medal. 

(4)  MEDALS    FOR    DISTINGUISHED    CONDUCT,    i.e.,    FOR 

GALLANTRY. 

Medal  for  Distinguished  Conduct  in  the  Field. 

Conspicuous  Gallantry  Medal, 

Distinguished  Service  Medal, 

Military  Medal.  - 

Distinguished  Flying  Medal. 

Air  Force  Medal. 

Indian  Distinguished  Service  Medal. 

(5)  WAR   MEDALS  (in  order  of  date). 

(6)  POLAR   MEDALS. 

Arctic  Medal,  1815-1855. 
Arctic  Medal,  1876. 
Antarctic  Medal,  1901-1903. 

(7)  MEDALS   FOR  SAVING   LIFE. 

Constabulary  Medal  (Ireland). 
Board  of  Trade  Medal  for  Saving  Life  at  Sea. 
*Indian  Order  of  Merit  (Civil). 
Edward  Medal. 
King's  Police  Medal. 

(8)  JUBILEE,  CORONATION  AND   DURBAR   MEDALS. 

Queen  Victoria's  Jubilee  Medal,  1887  (Gold,  Silver,  and  Bronze). 

Queen  Victoria's  Police  Jubilee  Medal,  1887. 

Queen  Victoria's  Jubilee  Medal,  1897  (Gold,  Silver,  and  Bronze). 

Queen  Victoria's  Police  Jubilee  Medal,  1897. 

Queen  Victoria's  Commemoration  Medal,  1900  (Ireland). 

King  Edward's  Coronation  Medal. 

King  Edward's  Police  Coronation  Medal. 

King  Edward's  Durbar  Medal  (Gold,  Silver,  and  Bronze). 

King  Edward's  Police  Medal,  1903  (Scotland). 

King  Edward's  Visit  Commemoration  Medal,  1903  (Ireland). 

King  George's  Coronation  Medal. 

King  George's  Police  Coronation  Medal. 

King  George's  Visit  Police  Commemoration  Medal,  1911  (Ireland). 

King  George's  Durbar  Medal  (Gold,t  Silver,  and  Bronze). 

*  The  Indian  Order  of  Merit  (Military  and  Civil)  is  distinct  from  the  Order  of 
Merit  instituted  in  1902. 

t  King  George's  Durbar  Medal  in  Gold  can  be  worn  in  the  United  Kingdom 
by  Ruling  Chiefs  of  India  only. 


122  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT, 


<9)  EFFICIENCY  AND   LONG  SERVICE   MEDALS. 

Long  Service  and  Good  Conduct  Medal. 

Naval  Long  Service  and  Good  Conduct  Medal 

Medal  for  Meritorious  Service. 

Indian  Long  Service  and  Good  Conduct  Medal  (for  Europeans  of 

Indian  Army). 
Indian  Meritorious  Service  Medal  (for  Europeans  of  Indian  Army). 
Royal  Marine  Meritorious  Service  Medal. 
Indian  Long  Service  and  Good  Conduct  Medal  (for  Native  Army). 
Indian  Meritorious  Service  Medal  (for  Native  Army). 
Volunteer  Officers'  Decoration. 
Volunteer  Long  Service  Medal. 

Volunteer  Officers'  Decoration  (for  India  and  the  Colonies). 
Volunteer  Long  Service  Medal  (for  India  and  the  Colonies). 
Colonial  Auxiliary  Forces  Officers'  Decoration. 
Colonial  Auxiliary  Forces  Long  Service  Medal. 
Medal  for  Good  Shooting  (Naval). 
Militia  Long  Service  Medal. 
Imperial  Yeomanry  Long  Service  Medal. 
Territorial  Decoration. 
Territorial  Force  Efficiency  Medal. 
Special  Reserve  Long  Service  and  Good  Conduct  Medal. 
Decoration  for  Officers  of  the  Royal  Naval  Reserve. 
Decoration    for    Officers  of    the    Royal    Naval  Volunteer 

Reserve. 
Royal  Naval  Reserve  Long  Service  and  Good  Conduct  Medal. 
Royal  Naval  Volunteer  Reserve  Long  Service  Medal. 
Special  Constabulary  Long  Service  Medal. 

Union  of  South  Africa  Commemoration  Medal. 

<10)  MEDALS  BELONGING  TO  ORDERS. 

Royal  Victorian  Medal  (Gold  and  Silver). 

Imperial  Service  Medal. 

Medal  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Medal  of  the  Order  of  St.  John  of  Jerusalem  in  England. 

Badge  of  the  Order  of  the  League  of  Mercy. 

Royal  Victorian  Medal  (Bronze). 

FOREIGN   ORDERS  (in  order  of  date  of  award). 

FOREIGN   DECORATIONS  (in  order  of  date  of  award). 

FOREIGN   MEDALS  (in  order  of  date  of  award). 

Note. — Medals  awarded  by  the  Royal  Humane  Society  (including  the 
Stanhope  Gold  Medal)  and  the  Royal  National  Lifeboat  Institution,  are  worn  on 
ihe  right  breast. 


FOREIGN  ORDERS  AND  MEDALS.  123 


WEARING  OF  FOREIGN  ORDERS,  DECORATIONS 
AND    MEDALS. 

Note. — All  communications  relating  to  permission  to  accept  and 
wear  Foreign  Decorations  and  Medals  should  be  addressed  to  the 
Under  Secretary  of  State^  Foreign  Office,  excepting  those  which 
should  be  referred  in  the  first  instance  to  other  Departments  of 
His  Majesty's  Government,  as  indicated  under  the  heading  "  War 
Decorations  and  Medals  {Foreign)  ^^  on  page  131. 


Regulations    respecting    Foreign    Orders    and    Medals 
applicable  to  persons  in  the  Service  of  the  Crown. 

ORDERS. 

1.  It  is  the  King's  wish  that  no  subject  of  His  Majesty  in  the 
Service  of  the  Crov/n  shall  accept  and  wear  the  Insignia  of  any 
Foreign  Order  without  having  previously  obtained  His  Majesty's 
permission  to  do  so,  signified  either  : 

(a)  By  Warrant  under  the  Royal  Sign-Manual,  or 
{b)  By  restricted  permission  conveyed  through  His    Majesty's 
Private  Secretary. 

2.  Permission  given  by  Warrant  under  the  Royal  Sign-Manual 
will  enable  the  Insignia  of  the  Foreign  Order  to  be  worn  at  all  times 
and  without  any  restriction. 

Restricted  permission  will  only  enable  the  Insignia  to  be  worn  on 
the  occasions  specified  in  the  terms  of  the  letter  from  the  King's 
Private  Secretary  conveying  the  Royal  sanction. 

3.  Full  and  unrestricted  permission  by  Warrant  under  the  Royal 
:Sign-Manual  is  contemplated  in  the  following  cases  : — 

For  a  Decoration  conferred — 

On  an  Officer  in  His  Majesty's  Naval,  Military  or  Air  Forces  lent 
to  a  Foreign  Government;  on  an  Officer  in  His  Majesty's  Naval, 
Military  or  Air  Forces  attached  by  his  Government  to  a  Foreign  Navy 
•or  Army  during  hostilities ;  or  on  any  British  Official  lent  to  a  Foreign 
Government  and  not  in  receipt  of  any  emoluments  from  British 
public  funds  during  the  period  of  such  loan. 


124  DM  ESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

Red  Cross  and  kindred  services  will  only  be  regarded  as 
"  valuable "  for  the  purposes  of  these  Regulations  when  they  have 
been  rendered  in  a  war  in  which  the  Empire  has  itself  been  engaged, 
and  when  the  Decoration  for  the  wearing  of  which  permission  is 
sought  has  been  conferred  by  an  Allied  State. 

4.  Restricted  permission  is  contemplated  for  Decorations  which 
have  been  conferred  in  recognition  of  personal  attention  to  the 
Head  of  a  Foreign  State,  and  which  are  therefore  of  a  more  or 
less  complimentary  character,  and  will,  as  a  rule,  only  be  given 
on  exceptional  occasions  when  in  the  public  interest  and  for 
political  reasons  it  is  deemed  expedient  that  the  acceptance  of  a 
Foreign  Decoration  should  not  be  declined.  Restricted  permission 
will  generally  be  given  in  the  following  cases  : — 

For  a  Decoration  conferred — 

(i)  On  British  Ambassadors  or  Ministers  abroad  when  the  King 
pays  a  State  visit  to  the  country  to  which  they  are  accredited ; 

{Note. — A  State  visit  is  defined  as  one  on  which  the  King  is 
accompanied  by  a  Minister  or  High  Official  in  attendance.) 

(2)  On  members  of  Deputations  of  British  Regiments  to  Foreign 
Heads  of  States ; 

(3)  On  members  of  Special  Missions  when  the  King  is  repre- 
sented at  a  Foreign  Coronation,  Wedding,  or  Funeral ;  or  on  any 
Diplomatic  Representative  when  specially  accredited  to  represent 
His  Majesty  on  such  occasions ;  and  such  Members  of  his  Staff 
who  actually  attend  the  ceremonies  in  their  official  capacity ; 

(4)  On  Naval,  Military,  and  Air  Attaches  only  after  completion  of 
five  years'  service  at  the  post  to  which  they  are  appointed  in  that 
capacity. 

5.  Restricted  permission  will  not  be  given  to — 

(i)  British  Ambassadors  or  Ministers  abroad  when  leaving  ; 

(2)  Members  of  British  Missions  announcing  the  Accession  of  a 
Sovereign  ; 

(3)  British  Officers  attending  Foreign  Manoeuvres ; 

(4)  Naval  Officers  of  British  Squadrons  visiting  Foreign  Waters. 

6.  The  desire  of  the  Head  of  a  Foreign  State  to  confer  upon  a 
British  subject  in  the  Service  of  the  Crown  the  Insignia  of  an  Order 


FOREIGN  ORDERS  AND  MEDALS.  125 

must  be  notified  to  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of  State  for 
Foreign  Affairs,  either  through  the  British  Diplomatic  Representa- 
tive accredited  to  the  Head  of  the  Foreign  State,  or  through  his 
Diplomatic  Representative  at  the  Court  of  St.  James. 

7.  When  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of  State  for  Foreign 
Affairs  shall  have  taken  the  King's  pleasure  on  any  such  application, 
and  shall  have  obtained  His  Majesty's  permission  for  the  person  in 
whose  favour  it  has  been  made  to  wear  the  Insignia  of  a  Foreign 
Order,  he  shall  signify  the  same  to  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary 
of  State  for  the  Home  Department,  in  order  that  he  may  cause  a 
Warrant,  if  it  be  a  case  for  the  issue  of  a  Warrant  as  defined  in 
Rule  2,  to  be  prepared  for  the  Royal  Sign-Manual. 

When  such  Warrant  shall  have  been  signed  by  the  King,  a  noti- 
fication thereof  shall  be  inserted  in  the  "  Gazette,"  stating  the  service 
for  which  the  Foreign  Order  has  been  conferred. 

Persons  in  whose  favour  such  Warrants  are  issued  will  be  required 
to  pay  to  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home 
Department  a  stamp  duty  of  105. 

8.  The  Warrant  signifying  His  Majesty's  permission  may,  at  the 
request  and  at  the  expense  of  the  person  who  has  obtained  it,  be 
registered  in  the  College  of  Arms.  Every  such  Warrant  as  aforesaid 
shall  contain  a  clause  providing  that  His  Majesty's  licence  and 
permission  does  not  authorise  the  assumption  of  any  style,  appel- 
lation, rank,  precedence,  or  privilege  appertaining  to  a  Knight 
Bachelor  of  His  Majesty's  Realms. 

9.  When  a  British  subject  in  the  Service  of  the  Crown  has 
received  the  Royal  permission,  full  or  restricted,  to  accept  and  wear 
the  Decoration  of  a  Foreign  Order,  he  will  not  be  allowed  to  accept 
and  wear  the  Decoration  of  a  higher  class  of  the  same  Order  without 
His  Majesty's  approval,  which  will  only  be  given  if  the  higher 
honour  is  being  conferred  in  circumstances  contemplated  by  these 
Regulations. 

MEDALS. 

10.  Medals  conferred  by  the  Head  or  Government  of  a  Foreign 
State  for  saving  or  attempting  to  save  life  at  sea  or  on  land  may  be 
accepted  and  worn  without  His  Majesty's  special  permission. 


126  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

11.  Other  Medals,  with  the  I  exceptions  specified  below,  are 
subject  to  the  Regulations  in  the  same  manner  as  Orders,  but 
permission  is  given  by  Letter  and  not  by  Royal  Warrant. 

12.  In  the  case  of  medals  for  Red  Cross  services,  permission  will 
only  be  granted  in  the  conditions  laid  down  in  Rule  3  above. 

13.  Applications  for  His  Majesty's  permission  to  wear  Medals 
conferred  by  Private  Societies  or  Institutions  and  Commemorative 
Medals  cannot  be  entertained. 

14.  The  King's  unrestricted  permission  to  accept  and  wear  a 
Foreign  War  Medal  will  only  be  given  to  (i)  Officers  of  His 
Majesty's  Naval,  Military,  or  Air  Forces  if  serving  with  a  Foreign 
Army  or  Navy  with  His  Majesty's  licence,  and  (2)  Naval,  Military, 
or  Air  Attaches  or  other  Officers  officially  attached  to  Foreign 
Armies  or  Navies  during  hostilities. 

15.  In  exceptional  cases,  when  for  special  reasons  it  is  deemed 
expedient  that  the  acceptance  of  the  Medal  should  not  be  declined, 
His  Majesty  will  grant  restricted  permission.  Such  cases  will  be 
judged  on  their  merits,  and  the  circumstances  in  which  the  Medal 
may  be  worn  will  be  specified  in  the  Letter  conveying  His  Majesty's 
permission. 

GENERAL. 

16.  The  term  "person  in  the  Service  of  the  Crown"  includes 
persons  in  receipt  of  a  salary  or  pension  from  Public  Funds,  or 
holding  a  Royal  Commission  in  any  part  of  His  Majesty's 
Dominions,  Protectorates,  or  Possessions. 

17.  Ladies  are  subject  to  the  Regulations  in  all  respects  in  the 
same  manner  as  gentlemen. 


Foreign  Office, 


As  regards  Foreign  Decorations  and  Medals  conferred  in  connection 
with  the  War  of  1914-18,  see  page  131. 


FOREIGN  ORDERS  AND  MEDALS.  127 


WEARING  OF  FOREIGN  ORDERS,  DECORATIONS 
AND     MEDALS. 

Note. — Ah  communications  relating  to  permission  to  accept  and 
wear  Foreign  Decorations  a?i'd  Medals  should  be  addressed  to  the 
Under  Secretary  of  State,  Foreign  Office,  excepting  those  which 
should  be  referred  in  the  first  instance  to  other  Departmetits  of 
His  Majesty's  Government,  as  indicated  under  the  heading  "  War 
Decorations  and  Medals  {Foreign)"  on  page   131. 


Regulations  respecting  Foreign  Orders  and  Medals 
applicable  to  persons  NOT  in  the  Service  of  the 
Grown. 

ORDERS. 

1.  It  is  the  King's  wish  that  no  subject  of  His  Majesty  shall  wear 
the  Insignia  of  any  Foreign  Order  without  having  previously  obtained 
His  Majesty's  permission  to  do  so,  signified  either : 

(a)  By  Warrant  under  the  Royal  Sign-Manual,  or 
(p)  By  restricted    permission    conveyed   through  His    Majesty's 
Private  Secretary. 

2.  Permission  given  by  Warrant  under  the  Royal  Sign-Manual 
will  enable  the  Insignia  of  the  Foreign  Order  to  be  worn  at  all  times 
and  without  any  restriction. 

Restricted  permission  will  only  enable  the  Insignia  to  be  worn  on 
the  occasions  specified  in  the  terms  of  the  letter  from  the  King's 
Private  Secretary  conveying  the  Royal  sanction. 

3.  The  full  and  unrestricted  permission  by  Warrant  under  the 
Royal  Sign-Manual  is  designed  to  meet  cases  where  the  Decoration 
may  be  said  to  have  been  earned  by  some  valuable  service  rendered  to 
the  Head  of  the  State  conferring  it,  or  to  the  State  itself  Application 
will  be  made  to  His  Majesty  for  full  permission  by  His  Majesty's 
Principal  Secretary  of  State  for  Foreign  Affairs  on  behalf  of  any 
person  who,  not  being  at  the  time  in  the  Service  of  the  Crown,  is 
either  in  the  salaried  employment  of  a  Foreign  State  or  has  rendered 


128  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

valuable  services  within  the  period  of  two  years  immediately  pre- 
ceding the  notification  of  the  Decoration  to  His  Majesty's  Govern- 
ment as  prescribed  under  Rule  5. 

The  expression  "  valuable  services  "  must  be  construed  as  meaning 
some  service  rendered  to  a  Foreign  Head  of  State  or  Government 
specifically,  and  must  be  indisputably  valuable  in  the  strict  sense  of 
the  word.  Though  such  services  need  not  necessarily  be  gratuitous, 
as  in  the  case  of  a  person  actually  in  the  employ  of  a  Foreign  Govern- 
ment, they  must  be  unconnected  with  any  transaction  of  a  commercial 
or  financial  character  brought  about  in  the  ordinary  course  of  business. 
The  term  "  valuable  services  "  does  not  therefore,  as  a  general  rule, 
apply  to  services  connected  with  the  fulfilment  of  Government  or 
Municipal  contracts,  the  financing  of  Government  or  Municipal  loans. 
It  also  does  not  include  the  presentation  of  objects  of  value  to  Public 
Museums  and  Institutions,  pecuniary  donations  or  endowments, 
personal  performances,  services  in  connection  with  Exhibitions  and 
Industrial  Congresses,  services  in  the  domain  of  art,  literature,  science, 
education  and  agriculture,  services  rendered  by  British  subjects  in  the 
capacity  of  honorary  foreign  Consular  Officers. 

Red  Cross  and  kindred  services  will  only  be  regarded  as  "valu- 
able" for  the  purposes  of  these  Regulations  when  they  have  been 
rendered  in  a  war  in  which  the  Empire  has  itself  been  engaged,  and 
when  the  Decoration  for  wearing  of  which  permission  is  sought  has 
been  conferred  by  an  Allied  State. 

4.  Restricted  permission  is  contemplated  for  Decorations  which 
have  been  conferred  in  recognition  of  personal  attention  to  the 
Head  of  a  Foreign  State  or  Member  of  a  Reigning  House,  and 
which  are  therefore  of  a  more  or  less  complimentary  character. 
Restricted  permission  is,  as  a  rule,  only  given  on  exceptional  occasions, 
when  in  the  public  interest  and  for  political  reasons  it  is  deemed 
expedient  that  the  acceptance  of  a  Foreign  Decoration  should  not  be 
declined. 

5.  Both  in  the  case  of  full  and  in  that  of  restricted  permission  the 
matter  will  be  submitted  to  the  King  by  His  Majesty's  Principal 
Secretary  of  State  for  Foreign  Affairs. 

The  desire  of  the  Head  of  a  Foreign  State  to  confer  upon   a 


FOREIGN  ORDERS  AND  MEDALS.  129 

British  subject  the  Insignia  of  an  Order,  or  the  fact  that  he  has  done 
so,  must  be  notified  to  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of  State  for 
Foreign  Affairs  either  through  the  British  Diplomatic  Representative 
accredited  to  the  Head  of  the  Foreign  State,  or  through  the 
Diplomatic  Representative  of  the  latter  at  the  Court  of  St.  James. 
His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of  State  for  Foreign  Affairs  shall  be 
under  no  obligation  to  consider  claims  that  are  not  brought  to  his 
notice  through  one  of  these  channels. 

6.  When  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of  State  for  Foreign 
Affairs  shall  have  taken  the  King's  pleasure  on  any  such  application, 
and  shall  have  obtained  His  Majesty's  permission  for  the  person  in 
whose  favour  it  has  been  made  to  wear  the  Insignia  of  a  Foreign 
Order,  he  shall  signify  the  same  to  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary 
of  State  for  the  Home  Department  in  order  that  he  may  cause  a 
Warrant,  if  it  be  a  case  for  the  issue  of  a  Warrant  as  defined  in 
Rule  2,  to  be  prepared  for  the  Royal  Sign-Manual. 

When  such  Warrant  shall  have  been  signed  by  the  King,  a  notifi- 
cation thereof  shall  be  inserted  in  the  "  Gazette,"  stating  the  service 
for  which  the  Foreign  Order  has  been  conferred. 

Persons  in  whose  favour  such  Warrants  are  issued  will  be  required 
to  pay  to  His  Majesty's  Principal  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home 
Department  a  stamp  duty  of  ioj-. 

7.  The  Warrant  signifying  His  Majesty's  permission  may,  at  the 
request  and  at  the  expense  of  the  person  who  has  obtained  it,  be 
registered  in  the  College  of  Arms.  Every  such  Warrant  as  aforesaid 
shall  contain  a  clause  providing  that  His  Majesty's  licence  and  per- 
mission does  not  authorise  the  assumption  of  any  style,  appellation, 
rank,  precedence,  or  privilege  appertaining  to  a  Knight  Bachelor  of 
His  Majesty's  Realms. 

8.  When  a  British  subject  has  received  the  Royal  permission, 
full  or  restricted,  to  accept  and  wear  the  Decoration  of  a  Foreign 
Order,  he  will  not  be  allowed  to  accept  the  Decoration  of  a  higher 
class  of  the  same  Order  without  His  Majesty's  approval.  His 
Majesty  will  in  such  cases  grant  permission  only  if  the  promotion 
in  the  Order  is  conferred  for  fresh  services  which  come  within  these 
Regulations. 


I30  DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA   WORN  AT  COURT. 

9.  These  Regulations  apply  only  to  Orders  of  Chivalry.  Decora- 
tions conferred  by  Private  Societies  and  Decorations  of  a  purely 
academic  nature,  and  all  Decorations  not  being  Orders  of  Chivalry, 
may  be  accepted  without  His  Majesty's  permission,  but  must  not  be 
worn. 

Exception  is  made  in  the  case  of  a  few  Foreign  Orders,  which, 
though  not  in  strictness  Orders  of  Chivalry,  yet  are  of  such  a  high 
distinction  that,  for  the  purpose  of  these  Regulations,  they  are  to  be 
considered  and  treated  as  Orders  of  Chivalry. 

MEDALS. 

10.  Medals,  with  the  exceptions  specified  below,  are  subject  to 
the  Regulations  in  the  same  manner  as  Orders,  but  permission  to 
wear  is  given  by  Letter  and  not  by  Royal  Warrant.  No  permission 
is  needed  to  accept  a  Foreign  Medal  if  it  is  not  to  be  worn. 

11.  Medals  for  saving  or  attempting  to  save  Hfe  at  sea  or  on  land 
conferred  on  behalf  of  the  Head  or  Government  of  a  Foreign  State 
may  be  accepted  and  worn  without  His  Majesty's  special  permission. 

12.  In  the  case  of  Medals  for  Red  Cross  services,  permission 
will  only  be  granted  in  the  conditions  laid  down  in  Rule  3,  para- 
graph 3,  above. 

13.  Applications  for  His   Majesty's  permission  to  wear  Medal 
conferred  by  Private  Societies  or  Institutions  and  Commemorative 
Medals  cannot  be  entertained. 

14.  His  Majesty  will  not  grant  permission  to  wear  any  Foreign 
War  Medal  if  the  person  on  whom  it  is  to  be  or  has  been  conferred 
was  during  the  war  acting  in  contravention  of  the  Foreign  Enlist- 
ment Act. 

GENERAL. 

15.  Ladies  are  subject  to  the  Regulations  in  all  respects  in  the 
same  manner  as  gentlemen. 

Foreign  Office, 


FOREIGN  ORDERS  AND  MEDALS.  131 


WAR   DECORATIONS  AND   MEDALS  (FOREIGN). 

Applications  from  members  or  ex-members  of  His  Majesty's 
Forces  for  the  benefit  of  the  King's  general  permission  for  the 
wearing  of  Decorations  or  Medals  awarded  by  Allied  Governments 
for  services  in  connexion  with  the  War  of  1914-1918  should  be 
addressed  to  the  Admiralty,  War  Office,  or  Air  Ministry,  as  may  be 
appropriate,  with  a  view  to  the  publication  of  the  awards  in  the 
London  Gazette  (if  this  has  not  already  been  effected),  together  with 
an  announcement  that  the  recipients  of  such  Decorations  or  Medals 
are  authorized  to  wear  them. 

Beyond  this  publication,  no  formality  is  required  to  give  effect  to 
the  King's  pleasure  in  such  cases ;  the  issue  of  Warrants  under  the 
Royal  Sign  Manual,  as  prescribed  by  the  Foreign  Order  Regulations 
in  ordinary  cases,  being  dispensed  with. 

Persons  awarded  decorations  or  medals  by  the  Allied  Govern- 
ments for  war  services  of  a  civilian  character  should  address  their 
applications  to  the  Foreign  Office. 

The  general  permission  granted  by  His  Majesty  does  not  apply 
in  the  case  of  awards  made  in  respect  of  Services  rendered  subsequent 
to  the  signing  of  the  Peace  Treaty  with  Germany  on  June  28th,  19 19. 

Foreign  Office. 


K  2 


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REGULATIONS  AS  TO  THE  RETURN  OF  THE 
INSIGNIA  OF  THE  VARIOUS  ORDERS  ON  THE 
PROMOTION    OR    DEATH    OF   A    MEMBER. 

On  Promotion  to  a  higher  class  of  an  Order,  the  Insignia  of  the 
lower  class  should  be  returned  to  the  Registrar  and  Secretary 
of  the  Central  Chancery  of  the  Orders  of  Knighthood,  St. 
James's  Palace,  with  the  exception  of  the  Insignia  of  the 
Order  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George,  which  should  be 
returned  to  the  Chancery  of  the  Order,  Downing  Street, 
and  that  of  the  Royal  Victocian  Order,  which  should  be 
returned  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Order,  Buckingham 
Palace. 

The  Insignia  of  the  Orders  of  the  Star  of  India  and 
Indian  Empire  are  returned  to  the  Registrar  and  Secretary 
of  the  Central  Chancery  or,  if  the  recipient  is  in  India,  are 
returned  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Order  in  India. 

In  the  event  of  the  Death  of  a  Member  of  any  of  the  Orders, 
the  following  practice,  in  accordance  with  the  Statutes,  should 
be  followed  : — 

The  Most  Noble  Order  of  the  Garter. 
K.G.— The  Badge  and  Star  are  delivered  up  by  the  Knight's 
nearest  male  relative  to  the  Sovereign  of  the  Order  at  an 
Audience. 
The  Collar,  with  Badge  appendant,  and  the  Garter  should  be 
returned  to  the  Registrar  and  Secretary  of  the  Central 
Chancery  of  the  Orders  of  Knighthood,  St.  James's  Palace. 

The  Most  Ancient  and  Most  Noble  Order  of  the 
Thistle. 
K.T.— The    Badge   and   Star    are    delivered   up   by   the    Knight's 
nearest  male  relative  to  the  Sovereign  of  the  Order  at  an 
Audience, 
The  Collar,  with  Badge  appendant  should  be  returned  to  the 
Registrar   and   Secretary    of    the   Central    Chancery    of  the 
Orders  of  Knighthood,  St.  James's  Palace. 


KE7'URN  OF  THE  INSIGNIA  ON  mO MOTION  OR  DEATH,     133 


The  Most  Illustrious  Order  of  St.  Patrick. 
K.P. — The  Collar, with  Badge  appendant  and  Star,*  should  be  returned 
to  Ulster  King  of  Arms,  Dublin  Castle,  and  delivered  subse- 
quently to  the  Sovereign  of  the  Order  at  an  Audience,  by 
the  Knight's  nearest  male  relative. 

The  Most  Honourable  Order  of  the  Bath. 
G.C.B. — The  Collar,  with  Badge  appendant,  should  be  returned  to 

the  Registrar  and  Secretary  of  the  Central  Chancery  of  the 

Orders  of  Knighthood,  St.  James's  Palace.     The  Investment 

Badge  and  Star  are  not  returned. 
K.C.B. — The  Badge  and  Star  are  not  returned. 
C.B. — The  Badge  is  not  returned. 

The  Order  of  Merit. 
O.M. — The  Badge  is  not  returned. 

The  Most  Exalted  Order  of  the  Star  of  India. 

I  Tfie  whole  of  the  Insignia  of  the  several  Classes  of  this 
G.C.S.I.,  I  Order  are  returned  to  the  Registrar  and  Secretary  of 
K.C.S.I.,  »  the  Central  Chancery  of  the  Orders  of  Knighthood, 
C.S.I. ,  St.  James's  Palace,  or  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Order 

in  India  if  the  member  dies  in  that  country. 


The    Most    Distinguished    Order    of    St.    Michael    and 
G.C.M.G.,1  St.  George. 

K  r  M  r     l'^^^  whole  of  the  Insignia  of  the   several    Classes  of 
r  M  r         I       ^^^^  Order  are  not  returned. 


G.C.I.E., 
K.C.I.E., 


The  Most  Eminent  Order  of  the  Indian  Empire. 

The  whole  of  the  Insignia  of  these  Classes  are 
returned  to  the  Registrar  and  Secretary  of  the 
Central  Chancery  of  the  Orders  of  Knighthood,  St. 
James's  Palace,  or  to  the  Secretary  of  the  Order  in 
India  if  the  member  dies  in  that  country. 
CLE. — The  Badge  is  not  returned. 

*  Stars  of  Knights  invested  prior  to  the  year  19 19  are  not  returned. 


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DRESS  AND  INSIGNIA    WORN  AT  COURT. 


The  Royal  Victorian  Order. 
G.C.V.O. — The  Collar  should  be  returned*  to  the  Secretary  of  the 

Order,  Buckingham  Palace.     The  Investment  Badge  and  Star 

are  not  returned. 
K.C.V.O., 
C.V.O., 
M.V.O., 


The  whole  of  the  Insignia  of  these  Classes  of  the  Order 
are  not  returned. 


The  Most  Excellent  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

G.B.E., 
K.B.E., 

D  B  E  '^^^  whole  of  the  Insignia  of  the  several  Classes  of  this 

C  B  E         ^      Order  are  not  returned. 

O.B.E., 

M.B.E., 

The  Order  of  the  Companions  of  Honour. 
C.H. — The  Badge  is  not  returned. 

The  Distinguished  Service  Order. 
D.S.O. — The  Badge  is  not  returned. 

The  Imperial  Service  Order. 
I.S.O. — The  Badge  is  not  returned. 


COLLAR 

DAYS.                                        135 

COLLAR    DAYS. 

Easter  Sunday. 

Whit  Sunday. 

„       Monday. 

„     Monday. 

„      Tuesday. 

„     Tuesday. 

Ascension 

Day. 

Trinity  Sunday. 

January 

ist. 

New  Year's  Day. 

6th. 

Twelfth  Day. 

February 

2nd. 

Candlemas  Day. 

24th. 

St.  Matthias. 

March 

ist. 

St.  David. 

17th. 

St.  Patrick. 

25th. 

Lady  Day. 

April 

23rd. 

St.  George. 

25th. 

St.  Mark. 

May 

ist. 

St.  Philip  and  St.  James. 

6th. 

The  King's  Accession. 

26th. 

The  Queen's  Birthday. 

29th. 

Restoration  of  Royal  Family. 

June 

3rd. 

The  King's  Birthday. 

22  nd. 

The  King's  Coronation. 

24th. 

St.  John  the  Baptist. 

29th. 

St.  Peter. 

July 

25  th. 

St.  James. 

August 

24th. 

St.  Bartholomew. 

September  21st. 

St.  Matthew. 

29th. 

St.  Michael  the  Archangel. 

October 

1 8th. 

St.  Luke. 

28th. 

St.  Simon  and  St.  Jude. 

November    ist. 

All  Saints. 

30th. 

St.  Andrew. 

December    ist. 

Queen  Alexandra's  Birthday. 

2  ist. 

St.  Thomas. 

25th. 

Christmas  Day. 

Collars  of  Orders  of  Knighthood  are  worn  on  the  above  Days  and 
on  other  occasions  when  due  notification  is  given.  They  are  also  worn 
when  His  Majesty  opens  or  prorogues  Parliament,  and  by  those  taking 
part  in  the  Ceremony  of  an  Introduction  of  a  Peer  in  the  House  of 
Lords.  They  are  not  worn  after  sunset,  unless  directions  to  that  effect 
are  specially  given.  They  should  be  worn  over  the  shoulder  straps 
or  epaulettes  of  Uniform  Coats,  and  also  over  aiguillettes,  and 
fastened  by  White  Satin  Bows  ij  inches  wide,  the  Collar  hanging 
at  equal  distance  back  and  front. 

In  the  case  of  possessors  of  two  or  more  Collars,  only  one 
should  be  worn  at  a  time. 

When  the  Collar  (from  which  the  Badge  is  suspended)  is  worn, 
the  Riband  with  its  Badge  should  not  be  worn  but  it  may  be  replaced 
by  the  Riband  of  another  Order. 


PART  III. 


SCALE  OF  PRECEDENCE,  COURT  AND 

LEVEE  REGULATIONS,  UNDRESS, 

EVENING  DRESS,  &c. 


SCALE   OF  PRECEDENCE.  139 


SCALE  OF  GENERAL   OR   SOCIAL    PRECEDENCE. 

Reprinted  from  "Burke's  Peerage,"  192  i,  by  permission. 

The  precedence  here  indicated  is  that  which  is  known  as  general 
or  social  precedence,  and  is  admitted  on  all  occasions  and  in  all 
society.  The  Clergy,  the  Bar,  the  Military,  and  other  classes  have 
amongst  themselves  a  certain  relative  rank ;  but  such  relative  rank  is 
peculiar  to  each  of  these  classes,  and  gives  them  no  position  on  the 
general  or  social  scale.  The  following  scale  comprises  those  only 
who  enjoy  dignities,  or  (in  case  of  men)  official  appointments 
coming  within  some  one  of  the  authorities  here  cited  of  statute, 
patent,  or  usage. 

{*  Denotes  by  Statute,  31  Henry  VIII.,  cap.  10. 

t by  Statute,  i  William  and  Mary,  cap.  21. 

li by  Letters  Patent,  9,  10,  &  14  James  I. 

I  H by  Statute,  i   Edward  VI.,  c.  7,  s.  3,  which 

\  enumerates  the  then  names  of  dignity,  thus  : 

I  "Duke,  Archbishop,  Marquis,  Earl,  Vis- 

count, Baron,  Bishop,   Knight,  Justice  of 
either  Bench,  or  Serjeant-at-law." 
(^ by  Ancient  Usage  and  Established  Custom. 

The  King. 
*The  Prince  of  Wales. 
*The  King's  younger  Sons. 

* Grandsons. 

* Brothers. 

* Uncles. 

■'^ Nephews  (Brothers'  and  Sisters'  Sons). 

1[*Archbishop  of  Canterbury,  Primate  of  all  England. 
*Lord  High  Chancellor,  or  Lord  Keeper,  if  a  Peer. 
IF* Archbishop  of  York,  Primate  of  England. 

The  Prime  Minister  {a). 

Lord  Chancellor  of  Ireland. 
"^Lord  High  Treasurer. 
*Lord  President  of  the  Privy  Council, 

Speaker  of  the  House  of  Commons. 

{a)  By  Royal  Warrant. 


The  marks,  or  ab- 
sence of  marks, 
show  the  autho- 
rities. 


MO  PART  III. 


Above  all 

Peers  of 

their  own 

degree. 


*Lord  Privy  Seal. 
*Lord  Great  Chamberlain  («). 
*Lord  High  Constable. 
*Earl  Marshal. 
*Lord  High  Admiral. 

*Lord  Steward  of  His  Majesty's  Household. 
Lord  Chamberlain  of  His  Majesty's  Household. 
Master  of  the  Horse  {b), 
1f*Dukes  of  England. 
*  Dukes  of  Scotland. 
*Dukes  of  Great  Britain. 
*Dukes  of  Ireland. 

*Dukes  of  the  United  Kingdom  and  Dukes  of  Ireland,  created 
since  the  Union. 
Eldest  Sons  of  Dukes  of  the  Blood  Royal. 
•![* Marquesses  of  England. 
^Marquesses  of  Scotland. 
■*■  Marquesses  of  Great  Britain. 
^Marquesses  of  Ireland. 

^Marquesses  of  the  United  Kingdom  and  Marquesses  of  Ireland, 
created  since  the  Union. 
Dukes'  eldest  Sons. 
f^Earls  of  England. 
*Earls  of  Scotland. 
■*■  Earls  of  Great  Britain. 
*Earls  of  Ireland. 

*Earls  of  the  United  Kingdom  and  Earls  of  Ireland,  created  since 
the  Union. 
Younger  Sons  of  Dukes  of  the  Blood  Royal. 
Marquesses'  eldest  Sons. 
Dukes'  younger  Sons. 
1[*Viscounts  of  England. 


(a)  Lord  Great  Chamberlain,  when  in  actual  performance  of  official  duty,  statute 
1st  George  I. 

{b)  By  Royal  Warrant. 


SCALE  OF  PRECEDENCE.  141 

^Viscounts  of  Scotland. 
*Viscounts  of  Great  Britain. 
*Viscounts  of  Ireland. 

*Viscounts   of  the   United  Kingdom  and  Viscounts  of   Ireland, 
created  since  the  Union. 
Earls'  eldest  Sons. 
Marquesses'  younger  Sons. 
^ ■'^Bishop  of  London. 

^* of  Durham. 

^"^ of  Winchester. 

1F*0ther  Bishops  of  the  Church  of  England,  according  to  seniority 
of  consecration. 
Secretaries  of  State  and  Chief  Secretary  to  the  Lord-Lieutenant 
of  Ireland,  if  of  the  degree  of  a  Baron. 
l^Barons  of  England. 
■^Barons  of  Scotland. 
■^Barons  of  Great  Britain. 
*Barons  of  Ireland. 
■^Barons  of  the  United  Kingdom,  Barons  of  Ireland,  created  shice 

the  Union,  and  Lords  Appeal  in  Ordinary. 
tCommissioners  of  the  Great  Seal. 
Treasurer  of  the  Household. 
Comptroller  of  the  Household. 
Vice-Chamberlain  of  the  Household. 
^Secretaries  of  State  and  Chief  Secretary  to  the  Lord-Lieutenant  of 
Ireland,  "being  under  the  degree  of  a  Baron. 
Viscounts'  eldest  Sons. 
Earls'  younger  Sons. 
Barons'  eldest  Sons. 
IIKnights  of  the  Garter. 
Knights  of  St.  Patrick. 
yPrivy  Councillors. 
JlChancellor  of  the  Exchequer. 
yChancellor  of  the  Duchy  of  Lancaster. 
IFIlThe  Lord  Chief  Justice. 
il Master  of  the  Rolls. 


142  PART  III. 


Lords  Justices  of  Appeal,  and  the  President  of  the  Probate, 
Divorce  and  Admiralty  Division  of  the  High  Court  of  Justice 
as  ex-officio  Judge  of  the  Court  of  Appeal,  according  to  the 
time  and  order  of  their  appointment,  14  &  15  Vict.,  cap.  83 
sect.  3;  and  Judical  Act  1881,  and  44  &  45  Vict,  cap.  68, 
sec.  4. 

Judges  of  the  High  Court  of  Justice,  who  take  rank  among  them- 
selves according  to  seniority  of  appointment. 
[Viscounts'  younger  Sons. 

Barons'  younger  Sons. 

Sons  of  Lords  of  Appeal   in  Ordinary  according  to   seniority  of 

creation. 
ll^Baronets. 

Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Bath. 

Knights  Grand  Commanders  of  the  Star  of  India. 

Knights  Grand  Cross  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George. 

Knights  Grand  Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  Indian  Empire. 

Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 

Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Knights  Commanders  of  the  Bath. 

Knights  Commanders  of  the  Star  of  India. 

Knights  Commanders  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George. 

Knights  Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  Indian  Empire. 

Knights  Commanders  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 

Knights  Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Knights  Bachelor. 

Judges   of  County  Courts   {a)  and  Judges  of  City  of  London 
Court. 

(a)  Her  MajestyQueenVictorJa  was  pleased,  by  Warrant  dated  12th  October,  1885, 
to  declare  that  the  Judges  of  the  County  Courts  in  Ireland  shall  be  each  called, 
known,  and  addressed  by  the  style  and  title  of  "  His  Honour,"  prefixed  to  the 
word  "  Judge  "  before  his  name,  and  that  the  said  Judges  of  the  County  Courts  of 
Ireland  shall  have  the  same  precedence  as  that  accorded  to  the  County  Court 
Judges  of  England  and  Wales,  but  as  certain  legal  functionaries  hold  rank  in 
Ireland  by  ancient  usage  the  Irish  County  Court  Judges  are  placed  after  them. 
These  legal  functionaries  are  the  Judge  of  the  High  Court  of  Admiralty,  the 
Attorney-General,  the  Solicitor-General,  the  Serjeants-at-Law,  and  the  Judges  of 
the  Court  of  Bankruptcy. 


SCALE  OF  PRECEDENCE.  143 

IFSerjeants-at-law. 

Masters  in  Lunacy  (pursuant  to  the  8  &  9  Vict,  cap.  100). 

Companions  of  the  Bath. 

Companions  of  the  Star  of  India. 

Companions  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George. 

Companions  of  the  Order  of  the  Indian  Empire. 

Commanders  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 

Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Companions  of  the  Distinguished  Service  Order. 

Members  of  the  Fourth  Class  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 

Officers  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Companions  of  the  Imperial  Service  Order. 

Eldest  Sons  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Peers. 

Baronets'  eldest  Sons. 

Eldest  Sons  of  Knights  of  the  Garter. 

Eldest  Sons  of  Knights,  according  to  their  fathers'  precedence. 

Members  of  the  Fifth  Class  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 

Members  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Baronets'  younger  Sons. 

Knights'  younger  Sons. 

Esquires. 

Gentlemen. 

SCALE   OF   GENERAL   OR   SOCIAL   PRECEDENCE 
OF    LADIES. 
The  Queen. 
Queen  Dowager. 
The  Princess  of  Wales. 
The  King's  Daughters. 
Wives  of  the  King's  younger  Sons. 
The  King's  Granddaughters. 
Wives  of  the  King's  Grandsons. 
The  King's  Sisters. 
Wives  of  the  King's  Brothers. 
The  King's  Aunts. 
Wives  of  the  King's  Uncles. 


144  PART  III. 


The  King's  Nieces. 

Wives  of  the  King's  Nephews  (Brothers'  and  Sisters'  Daughters). 

Granddaughters  of  the  King  not  bearing  the  style  of  Royal  High- 
ness. 

Duchesses  of  England. 

Duchesses  of  Scotland. 

Duchesses  of  Great  Britain. 

Duchesses  of  Ireland. 

Duchesses  of  the  United  Kingdom  and  Duchesses  of  Ireland  of  titles 
created  since  the  Union. 

Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Dukes  of  the  Blood  Royal. 

Marchionesses  of  England. 

Marchionesses  of  Scotland. 

Marchionesses  of  Great  Britain. 

Marchionesses  of  Ireland. 

Marchionesses  of  the  United  Kingdom  and  Marchionesses  of  Ireland 
of  titles  created  since  the  Union. 

Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Dukes. 

Daughters  of  Dukes. 

Countesses  of  England. 

Countesses  of  Scotland. 

Countesses  of  Great  Britain. 

Countesses  of  Ireland. 

Countesses  of  the  United  Kingdom  and  Countesses  of  Ireland  of 

titles  created  since  the  Union. 
Wives  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Dukes  of  the  Blood  Royal. 
Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Marquesses. 
Daughters  of  Marquesses. 
Wives  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Dukes. 
Viscountesses  of  England. 
Viscountesses  of  Scotland. 
Viscountesses  of  Great  Britain. 
Viscountesses  of  Ireland. 
Viscountesses  of  the  United  Kingdom  and  Viscountesses  of  Ireland 

of  titles  created  since  the  Union. 
Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Earls. 


SCALE   OF  PRECEDENCE.  145 

Daughters  of  Earls. 

Wives  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Marquesses. 

Baronesses  of  England. 

Baronesses  of  Scotland. 

Baronesses  of  Great  Britain. 

Baronesses  of  Ireland. 

Baronesses  of  the  United  Kingdom,  Baronesses  of  Ireland  of  titles 

created  since  the  Union,   and  Wives  of  Lords  of  Appeal  in 

Ordinary. 
Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Viscounts. 
Daughters  of  Viscounts. 
Wives  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Earls. 
Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Barons. 
Daughters  of  Barons. 
Maids  of  Honour  to  the  Queen  Regnant,  the  Queen  Consort,  or  the 

Queen  Dowager. 
Wives  of  Knights  of  the  Garter. 
Wives  of  Knights  of  St.  Patrick. 
Wives  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Viscounts. 
Wives  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Barons. 
Daughters  of  Lords  of  Appeal  in  Ordinary,  according  to  seniority  of 

creation  of  title. 
Wives  of  Sons  of  Lords  of  Appeal  in  Ordinary,  according  to  seniority 

of  creation  of  title. 
Wives    of   Baronets,    according   to    the    dates    of    their    Husbands' 

creations. 
Dames  Grand  Cross  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 
Wives  of  Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Bath. 
Wives  of  Knights  Grand  Commanders  of  the  Star  of  India. 
Wives  of  Knights  Grand  Cross  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George. 
Wives  of  Knights  Grand  Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  Indian 

Empire. 

Wives  of  Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 
Wives  of  Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 
Dame  Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

I. 


146  PART  III. 


Wives  of  Knights  Commanders  of  the  Bath. 

Wives  of  Knights  Commanders  of  the  Star  of  India. 

Wives  of  Knights  Commanders  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George. 

Wives  of  Knights  Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  Indian  Empire. 

Wives  of  Knights  Commanders  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 

Wives  of  Knights  Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Wives  of  Knights  Bachelor. 

Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Wives  of  Companions  of  the  Bath. 

Wives  of  Companions  of  the  Star  of  India. 

Wives  of  Companions  of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George. 

Wives  of  Companions  of  the  Order  of  the  Indian  Empire. 

Wives  of  Commanders  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 

Wives  of  Commanders  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Wives  of  Companions  of  the  Distinguished  Service  Order. 

Officers  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Wives  of  Members  of  the  Fourth  Class  of  the    Royal   Victorian 

Order. 
Wives  of  Officers  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 
Companions  of  the  Imperial  Service  Order. 
Wives  of  Companions  of  the  Imperial  Service  Order. 
Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Peers. 
Daughters  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Peers. 
Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Baronets. 
Daughters  of  Baronets. 

Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Knights  of  the  Garter. 
Wives  of  the  eldest  Sons  of  Knights. 
Daughters  of  Knights. 

Members  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 

Wives  of  Members  of  the  Fifth  Class  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order. 
Wives  of  Members  of  the  Order  of  the  British  Empire. 
Wives  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Baronets. 
Wives  of  the  younger  Sons  of  Knights. 
To  these  are  usually  added  the  Wives  of  Esquires  and  Gentlemen. 


THEIR  MAJESTIES'   COURTS,   1921.  147 


Ceremonial  Department, 

St.  James's  Palace,  S.VV.  i. 

2  2,rd  December,  1920. 

THEIR   MAJESTIES'   COURTS,    1921. 

LORD    CHAMBERLAIN'S    REGULATIONS. 

(i)  Ladies  who  have  been  presented  and  who  wish  to  be 
summoned  to  one  of  Their  Majesties'  Courts  during  the  coming 
year,  are  requested  to  make  written  application  to  the  Comptroller, 
Ceremonial  Department,  St.  James's  Palace,  S.W.  i,  on  the  ist 
January  next,  but  not  before  that  date. 

(2)  A  lady  attending  a  Court  may  present  one  lady,  for  whom  she 
must  be  responsible,  in  addition  to  her  daughter  or  daughter-in-law. 
The  names  of  ladies  to  be  presented  should  be  forwarded  by  the 
lady  who  wishes  to  make  the  presentation  when  she  sends  in  her  own 
name. 

(3)  A  lady  presented  for  the  first  time  can  only  present  her 
daughter  or  daughter-in-law  at  the  Court  at  which  she  is  presented. 

(4)  No  applications  can  be  received  from  ladies  who  wish  to  be 
presented.  Their  names  must  be  forwarded  by  the  ladies  who  wish 
to  make  the  presentations. 

(5)  Ladies  may  be  accompanied  to  Court  by  their  husbands  if  the 
latter  have  been  presented,  but  gentlemen  do  not  pass  before  the 
King  and  Queen.  Ladies  who  wish  to  be  accompanied  by  their 
husbands  should  state  the  fact  in  their  applications,  and  they  should 
also  state  if  the  ladies  they  desire  to  present  wish  to  be  accom- 
panied by  their  husbands.  Once  the  summons  has  been  issued 
the  amending  of  a  summons  card  in  order  to  include  a  lady's 
husband    can    only    be    permitted    under   the    most    exceptional 

circumstances. 

L  2 


148  PART  111. 


(6)  Summonses  are  issued  about  three  weeks  before  the  date  of 
each  Court,  and  should  it  not  be  convenient  for  a  lady  to  attend  the 
particular  Court  to  which  she  is  summoned,  it  will  be  open  to  her  to 
make  her  excuses  to  the  Lord  Chamberlain  in  writing,  when  her 
name  can,  if  desired,  and  if  possible,  be  transferred  to  another  list. 

(7)  The  Dress  Regulations  are  : — Ladies  :  Court  Dress,  without 
feathers  and  trains.     Gentlemen  :  Full  Court  Dress. 

It  is  urgently  requested  that  all  applications  will  be  made  strictly 
in  accordance  with  the  above  Regulations. 


SANDHURST, 

Lord  Chamberlain. 


LADIES  ATTENDING   THEIR  MAJESTIES'   COURTS.     149 


Ceremonial  Department, 

St.  James's  Palace,  S.W.  i. 

January^   192 1. 

DRESS    TO    BE   WORN    BY     LADIES    ATTENDING 
THEIR    MAJESTIES'    COURTS. 

Feathers,  Veils,  and  Trains  have  now  been  aboHshed,  and  the 
style  of  dress  for  ladies  attending  Courts  is  the  same  as  they  would 
wear  at  any  official  evening  reception,  with  Jewels,  Full-size  Orders, 
Decorations  and  Medals  {sec  pages  107-109). 

Sketches  showing  the  style  of  dress  expected  are  on  view  at  the 
Ceremonial  Office,  St.  James's  Palace. 


[SO  PART  III, 


Ceremonial  Department, 

St.  James's  Palace,  S.W., 

February^  192 1. 


REGULATIONS     FOR     HIS     MAJESTY'S     LEVEES. 


1.  Gentlemen  who  have  been  presented  and  who  wish  to  attend 
a  Lev^e  should  make  a  written  application,  as  detailed  below. 

2.  No  applications  can  be  received  from  gentlemen  wishing  to 
be  presented.  Their  names  must  be  forwarded  by  the  gentlemen 
making  the  presentation. 

3.  All  Officers,  whether  on  the  active  or  retired  lists  of  the 
Royal  Navy  and  the  Royal  Marines,  of  whatever  rank,  will  com- 
municate with  and  obtain  their  cards  from  the  Private  Secretary  to 
the  First  Lord  of  the  Admiralty.  All  Civil  Officers  of  the  Admiralty 
will  follow  the  same  rule. 

4.  All  Officers,  whether  on  the  active  or  retired  lists  of  the  Army, 
except  those  on  the  Indian  and  Colonial  Establishments,  will  com- 
municate with  and  obtain  their  cards  from  the  Secretary,  War 
Office,  but  Officers  of  the  Household  Cavalry  or  the  Brigade  of 
Guards  should  communicate  with  the  Comptroller,  Ceremonial 
Department,  St.  James's  Palace. 

5.  All  Officers  of  the  Royal  Air  Force,  of  whatever  rank,  whether 
on  the  active  or  retired  lists,  will  communicate  with  and  obtain  their 
cards  through  the  usual  channels. 

6.  All  Officers  of  the  Indian  Civil  Service  and  of  the  Indian 
Army,  of  whatever  rank,  whether  on  the  active  or  retired  lists,  will 
communicate  with  and  obtain  their  cards  from  the  Private  Secretary 
to  the  Secretary  of  State  at  the  India  Office,  Whitehall. 

7.  All  Officers  of  the  Colonial  Service  and  Colonial  Forces,  of 
whatever  rank,  whether  on  the  active  or  retired  lists,  will  communicate 
with  and  obtain  their  cards  from  the  Colonial  Office,  Whitehall,  with 


REGULATIONS  FOR  HIS  MAJESTY'S  LEVIES.         151 

the  exception  of  Officers  of  the  local  Forces  of  the  self-governing 
Dominions,  who  will  apply  to  the  Secretary,  War  Office,  for  their 
cards  for  attendance  or  for  presentation,  supporting  their  application 
in  all  cases  by  a  credential  from  the  Governor-General,  Governor, 
Officer  commanding  the  local  Forces,  or  the  representative  in  London 
of  the  Dominion  concerned. 

8.  Lords  Mayor  and  Mayors,  High  Sheriffs,  Sheriffs,  Recorders, 
Chairmen  of  Quarter  Sessions,  Metropolitan  Police  Magistrates  and 
other  Stipendiary  Magistrates,  and  all  gentlemen  connected  with  the 
Home  Office,  will  make  their  applications  through  the  Private 
Secretary  to  the  Secretary  of  State  for  the  Home  Department. 

9.  Chairmen  of  County  Councils,  and  all  gentlemen  connected 
with  the  Ministry  of  Health,  will  make  their  applications  through  the 
Private  Secretary  to  the  Minister  of  Health. 

10.  Judges,  Law  Officers,  King's  Counsel,  and  all  Legal  Officials 
holding  appointments  under  the  Crown,  other  than  those  already 
mentioned,  will  make  their  applications  through  the  Private  Secretary 
to  the  Lord  Chancellor. 

11.  Similarly,  all  gentlemen  connected  with  the  Foreign  Office 
or  any  other  Government  Department,  will  communicate  with  and 
obtain  their  cards  for  attendance  or  presentation  from  the  Depart- 
ment under  which  they  serve. 

12.  Peer§,  Bishops,  His  Majesty's  Lieutenants  for  Counties, 
Deputy  Lieutenants  for  Counties,  Members  of  Parliament,  Officials 
connected  with  the  Houses  of  Parliament,  Clergy  of  all  Denomina- 
tions, and  all  gentlemen  other  than  the  above  mentioned,  should 
communicate  with  the  Comptroller,  Ceremonial  Department, 
St.  James's  Palace. 

13.  The  names  both  for  attendance  and  presentation  must  be 
received  at  the  various  offices  above  indicated  not  later  than  ten  days 
prior  to  the  date  of  each  Levee. 

SANDHURST, 

Lord  Chamberlain, 


152 


PART  III. 


PEERS'    ROBES. 

The  State  Robe  or  Mantle   is  made  of  Crimson  Velvet   edged 
with  Miniver,  the  Cape  furred  with  Miniver  pure  and  powdered 
with  bars  or  rows  of  Ermine  (/>.,  narrow  pieces  of  black  fur), 
according  to  the  degree,  viz. : — 
For  a  Duke,  four  rows. 
For  a  Marquis,  three  rows  and  a  half. 
For  an  Earl,  three  rows. 
For  a  Viscount,  two  rows  and  a  half. 
For  a  Baron,  two  rows. 
The  Robe  is  worn  over  Full  Dress  Regimentals,  or  Uniform  of  any 
rank  or  appointment   held,   or  over   the   Old   Style   of  Black 
Velvet  Court  Dress,  as  described  on  pages  76  and  77. 
Coronets  are  made  of  Silver  Gilt,  with  Crimson  Velvet  Cap  turned 
up  with  Ermine  with  a  gold  tassel  in  the  centre.     Above  the 
chased  Rim  or  Circlet  are 


For  a  Duke,  eight  Gold  Strawberry  Leaves. 

For  a  Marquess,  four  Gold  Strawberry  Leaves 
and  four  Silver  Balls  alternately,  the  latter  a 
little  raised  on  Points. 

For  an  Earl.  Eight  Silver  Balls  /aised  upon 
Points  with  Gold  Strawberry  Leaves  between 
the  Points. 


For    a    Viscount.       Immediately     above     and 
adjoining  the  Rim  are  sixteen  Silver  Balls. 


For  a  Baron.     The  Circlet  is  plain  and  above 
the  rim  are  six  Silver  Balls  at  equal  distances. 

No  jewels  or  precious  stones  are  used  in  the  Coronets,  or 
counterfeit  pearls.  The  Coronets  of  Peeresses  are  reduced 
facsimiles  of  those  of  the  Peers. 


PEERS'  ROBES.  153 


The  Peers'  Robe  of  Scarlet  Cloth  (known  as  the  "  Parlia- 
mentary Robe  " )  is  of  Scarlet  Superfine  Cloth,  with  Ermine  and 
Gold  Lace,  and  is  trimmed  according  to  rank.  It  is  worn  in  the 
House  of  Lords  or  when  the  Peers  proceed  as  a  body  to  a  Church 
Service  Or  other  Ceremony. 

It  is  worn  also  over  uniform  by  Peers  who  form  part  of  the 
Procession  in  front  of  His  Majesty  on  State  occasions,  such  as  the 
Opening  of  Parliament,  and  over  morning  dress  on  ordinary 
occasions,  such  as  the  introduction  of  newly  created  Peers  in  the 
House  of  Lords. 


154 


PART  III. 


MANTLES    OF   THE   VARIOUS    ORDERS    OF 
KNIGHTHOOD. 

Knights  of  the  Most  Noble  Order  of  the  Garter  wear 
Mantles  of  blue  velvet  lined  with  white  ducape  silk  having  on  the  right 
shoulder  a  crimson  Hood  of  the  same  material.  The  Mantles  are 
fastened  by  a  cordon  of  silk  of  the  colour  of  mantle  and  gold  thread, 
having  two  blue  silk  and  gold  Tassels  attached  thereto.  On  the  left 
side  of  the  Mantle  is  embroidered  a  representation  of  the  Badge  of 
the  Order  a  silver  Escutcheon  charged  with  a  Red  Cross,  the  Arms 
of  St.  George,  and  encircled  with  the  Garter  and  motto  "  Honi  soit 
qui  mal  y  pense." 

Knights  of  the  Most  Ancient  and  Most  Noble  Order 
of  the  Thistle  wear  Mantles  or  Robes  of  green  velvet  lined  with 
white  silk,  having  on  the  right  shoulder  a  blue  Hood  of  the 
same  material.  The  Mantles  are  fastened  by  a  cordon  of  silk 
of  the  colour  of  the  Mantle  and  gold  thread,  having  two  green  and 
gold  Tassels  attached  thereto.  On  the  left  side  of  the  Mantle  is  a 
St.  Andrew's  Cross  of  silver  embroidery,  with  rays  going  out  between 
the  points  of  the  Cross,  on  the  middle  of  which  a  Thistle  of  green 
heightened  with  gold  upon  a  field  of  gold  is  surrounded  by  a  circle  of 
green  upon  which  is  the  motto  "Nemo  me  impune  lacessit"  in 
letters  of  gold. 

Knights  of  the  Most  Illustrious  Order  of  St.  Patrick 
wear  Mantles  of  sky-blue  satin  or  silk  wrought  in  Ireland,  lined  with 
white  silk,  having  on  the  right  shoulder  a  Hood  of  the  same  material. 
The  Mantles  are  fastened  by  a  cordon  of  blue  silk  and  gold, 
having  two  blue  silk  and  gold  Tassels  attached  thereto.  On  the  left 
side  of  the  Mantles  is  embroidered  a  representation  of  the  Star  of 
a  Knight  Companion,  composed  of  silver,  consisting  of  eight  points, 
that  is  to  say,  four  greater  and  four  lesser,  issuing  from  a  centre 
enclosing  a  representation  of  the  Badge  of  the  Order,  but  without 
the  wreath  of  trefoils. 

Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Most  Honourable  Order 
of  the  Bath  wear  Mantles  of  crimson  satin,  lined  with  white  silk. 
The  Mantles  are  fastened  with  a  cordon  of  white  silk,  having  two 


MANTLES  OF  VARIOUS  ORDERS  OF  KNIGHTHOOD.     155 

Tassels  of  crimson  silk  and  gold  attached  thereto.  On  the  left  side 
of  the  Mantle,  below  a  white  silk  lace,  is  embroidered  a  represen- 
tation of  the  Star  of  a  Knight  Grand  Cross  of  this  Order,  which 
Star  is  in  the  case  of  every  Military  Knight  Grand  Cross,  as  follows, 
that  is  to  say,  composed  of  rays  of  silver,  charged  with  a  Maltese 
Cross  Or,  in  the  centre  whereof,  on  a  ground  Argent,  are  three 
Imperial  Crowns,  one  and  two  Or,  the  said  three  Imperial  Crowns 
within  a  circle  Gules,  inscribed  with  the  motto  of  the  Order,  viz., 
"  Tria  Juncta  in  Uno,"  in  letters  of  gold,  and  the  said  circle,  encom- 
passed by  two  branches  of  laurel,  in  proper  colours,  issuant  from  an 
escrol  Azure  whereon  is  inscribed  "  Ich  Dien,"  also  in  letters  of  gold. 
The  Star  which  is  represented  upon  the  Mantles  of  Civil  Knights 
Grand  Cross  is  in  every  case  as  follows,  that  is  to  say,  composed  of 
rays  of  silver,  issuing  from  a  centre,  and  charged  with  three  Imperial 
Crowns,  one  and  two  Or,  within  a  circle  Gules,  whereon  is  inscribed 
"  Tria  Juncta  in  Uno,"  in  letters  of  gold. 

Knights  Grand  Commanders  of  the  Most  Exalted 
Order  of  the  Star  of  India  wear  Mantles  of  light  blue  satin 
lined  with  white  silk.  The  Mantles  are  fastened  with  a  cordon  of 
white  silk,  having  two  blue  silk  and  silver  Tassels  attached  thereto. 
On  the  left  side  of  the  Mantle  is  embroidered  the  Star  of  a  Knight 
Grand  Commander,  which  is  composed  of  rays  of  gold  issuing  from 
a  centre  having  thereon  a  Star  of  five  points  in  diamonds  resting 
upon  a  Ught  blue  enamelled  circular  ribbon  tied  at  the  ends,  inscribed 
with  the  motto  of  the  Order,  that  is  to  say,  "Heaven's  Light  Our 
Guide,"  also  in  diamonds. 

Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Most  Distinguished  Order 
of  St.  Michael  and  St.  George  wear  Mantles  of  Saxon  blue  satin, 
lined  with  scarlet  silk.  The  Mantles  are  fastened  with  a  cordon  of 
blue  and  scarlet  silk  and  gold,  having  two  Tassels  of  the  same  colours 
attached  thereto.  On  the  left  side  of  the  Mantle,  below  a  gold  lace, 
is  embroidered  a  representation  of  the  Star  of  a  Knight  Grand  Cross 
of  the  Order,  composed  of  seven  rays  of  silver,  between  each  of 
which  issues  a  small  ray  of  gold,  over  all  the  Cross  of  St.  George, 
Gules  j   and  in  the  centre  of  the  said  Star,  within  a  circle  Azure, 


156  PART  III. 


whereon  is  inscribed  in  letters  of  gold  the  motto  "  Auspicium  Melioris 
^vi,"  a  representation  of  the  Archangel  Saint  Michael  holding  in 
his  dexter  hand  a  flaming  sword,  and  encountering  Satan. 

Knights  Grand  Commanders  of  the  Most  Eminent 
Order  of  the  Indian  Empire  wear  Mantles  of  purple  satin  lined 
with  white  silk.  The  Mantles  are  fastened  with  a  cordon  of  white 
silk,  having  two  purple  silk  and  gold  Tassels  attached  thereto.  On  the 
left  side  of  the  Mantle  is  embroidered  the  Star  of  a  Knight  Grand 
Commander,  which  is  composed  of  five  rays  of  silver  having  a  smaller 
ray  of  gold  between  each  of  them,  the  whole  alternately  plain  and 
scaled,  issuing  from  a  gold  centre  having  thereon  the  EfTfigy  of  Her 
late  Majesty  Queen  Victoria  within  a  purple  circle  inscribed  with  the 
motto  of  the  Order,  *'  Imperatricis  Auspiciis,"  in  letters  of  gold,  the 
circle  surmounted  by  an  Imperial  Crown,  also  gold. 

Knights  Grand  Cross  of  the  Royal  Victorian  Order 

wear  Mantles  of  dark  blue  satin  edged  with  red  satin  two 
inches  in  width,  the  edging  of  the  collar  being  half  an  inch  wide, 
lined  with  white  silk.  The  Mantles  are  fastened  with  a  cordon 
of  dark  blue  silk  and  gold,  having  two  dark  blue  silk  and  gold 
Tassels  attached  thereto.  On  the  left  side  of  the  Mantles  is 
embroidered  a  representation  of  the  Star  of  a  Knight  Grand  Cross 
of  the  said  Royal  Order.  A  Hood  of  red  satin  edged  with  blue  is 
worn  on  the  right  shoulder. 


N.B. — Sealed  patterns  or  designs  of  the  Mantles  of  the  Orders  of 
the  Garter,  Thistle,  Bath,  Star  of  India,  St.  Michael  and  St.  George, 
Indian  Empire,  and  the  Royal  Victorian  Order  can  be  seen  at  the 
Central  Chancery  of  the  Orders  of  Knighthood,  St.  James's  Palace, 
and  that  of  the  Order  of  St.  Patrick  at  the  Chancery  of  the  Order 
Dublin  Castle. 


MILITARY  KNIGHTS  OF  WINDSOR.  157 


MILITARY     KNIGHTS     OF     WINDSOR. 

UNDRESS. 

Frock  Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  eight  buttons  down  the 
front  at  regular  intervals,  short  side  edges,  two  buttons  on  each 
skirt,  two  small  buttons  on  cuffs.      Stand  collar. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  halt  dome,  Garter,  Star,  and  Crown  above. 
(Plate  I,  No.  7.) 

Scales. — Gilt  crescents,  with  embroidered  St.  George's  Cross, 
"  G.R."  and  badges  of  rank  above. 

Trousers. — As  for  Full  Dress. 

Forage  Cap. — Universal  pattern.  Blue  Cloth,  3I  inches  deep,  with 
a  Scarlet  band  if  inches.  Scarlet  welt  round  Crown  and  Blue 
welt  at  top  of  band.  Peak  of  Black  Patent  Leather,  and  chin 
strap  with  Gilt  struck  buttons  at  sides. 

Forage  Cap  Badge. — Silver  Lace  Shield  on  Blue  Cloth,  with 
Crimson  Velvet  Cross,  edged  with  Gold. 


158  PART  III. 


SUPERINTENDENTS    OF   THE   ROYAL   MEWS. 
UNDRESS. 

Serge   Frock. — Blue,  universal  pattern,  with  Royal  Cypher  and 

Crown  on  shoulder  straps.    Buttons  as  for  Full  Dress.    (Plate  I, 

No.  8.) 
Forage   Cap. — Universal   pattern,   with    scarlet   band   and   Royal 

Household  badge,  peak  according  to  military  rank. 
Waterproof. ^ — Grey  waterproof  (optional). 
Belt   and   Scabp>ard. — "Sam   Browne"  belt  and   scabbard,   and 

sword  knot. 
Sword. — Regimental  sword  may  be  used. 
Gloves. — Brown  leather  gloves. 
Overalls  and  Breeches. — Blue  cloth,  with  scarlet  cloth  stripes, 

2\  inches  wide. 
Boots. —  With  Breeches :  Butcher  boots,  steel  spurs  and  chain. 

JVi/h  Overalls :  Patent  leather  Wellingtons,  with  steel  box 
spurs. 


THE  INSPECTORS  OF   PALACES.  159 


THE     INSPECTORS     OF     PALACES. 
(Buckingham   Palace,  Windsor  Castle,  and  Holyrood.) 

Coatee. — Blue  cloth,  single-breasted,  stand  collar.  The  collar  and 
gauntlet  cuffs  are  of  scarlet  cloth,  and  the  pocket  flaps  of  blue 
cloth.  Nine  buttons  up  the  front  (made  to  button),  two  at  the 
waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  back  skirts.  Black 
Twill  lining.  The  Collar  is  laced  with  i-inch  Gold  Oakleaf 
lace,  and  the  cuffs  and  pocket  flaps  with  ij-inch  lace  of  same 
pattern. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  the  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial  Crown.  Struck. 
(Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

Breeches. — White  Kerseymere  with  three  covered  buttons  and  plain 
gilt  buckles  at  the  knees. 

Hose.— White  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  patent  leather  with  gilt  fluted  buckles. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth  with  stripes  of  Gold  Oakleaf  lace  if  inches 
wide. 

Boots. — Plain  Military,  patent  leather. 

Hat. — Black  Beaver  cocked  hat  with  J-inch  Gold  Oakleaf  lace  loop, 
bullion  tassels,  no  feather  edge. 

Sword. — Of  Regulation  pattern,  with  black  scabbard  and  gilt 
mountings. 

Sword  Knot. — Gold  lace  strap,  with  bullion  tassel. 

Sword  Belts. — (Two),  White  Web,  one  with  blue  cloth  Frog  and 
one  with  white  cloth  Frog. 

Cap. — Blue  cloth,  soft,  plain  blue  cloth  peak,  with  black  ij-inch 
Oakleaf  braid  and  a  row  of  Gold  Russia  braid  top  and  bottom, 
scarlet  cloth  welt  round  crown  seam,  gold  braided  figure  on 
top,  black  leather  strap. 


i6o  PART  III. 


CHILDREN    OF    HIS    MAJESTY'S   CHAPELS 
ROYAL. 

FULL  DRESS. 

Coat. — Scarlet,  with  long  skirts.  Heavily  trimmed  all  over  with 
Gold  Lace,  a  light  of  Blue  Velvet  between.  White  Lace 
Falls  at  throat  or  White  Bands  as  the  case  may  be. 

Buttons. — Gilt.  A  Crown  with  a  circle  inscribed  "  His  Majesty's 
Chapels  Royal."     (Plate  I,  No.  17.) 

Breeches. — Scarlet  Cloth,  three  Gilt  buttons  at  knees. 

Hat. — College  cap,  with  Black  tassel. 

Gloves. — White  Cotton. 

Stockings. — Black. 

Shoes. — Black. 

UNDRESS. 

Jacket. — Eton  pattern  without  collar,  Blue  Cloth,  piped  Scarlet,  with 

Gilt  buttons. 
Buttons. — Gilt.     A  Crown  with  a  circle  inscribed  "  His  Majesty's 

Chapels  Royal."     (Plate  I,  No.  17.) 
Vest. — Blue  Cloth,  with  Scarlet  piping  and  Gilt  buttons. 
Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  Scarlet  piping. 
Cloak. — Blue  Cloth,  Inverness  Cape,  with  Gilt  buttons. 


KING'S  BODY  GUARD  OF  THE   YEOMEN  OF  THE  GUARD.   i6i 

THE  KING'S  BODY  GUARD  OF  THE  YEOMEN 
OF  THE  GUARD.   (YEOMEN.) 

Scarlet  Cloth  Tudor  Doublet,  embroidered,  back  and  front  cut 
whole.  Full  sleeves  gathered  into  wrist  band  with  one  hole  and 
small  button.  Four  skirts  pleated  into  waist.  Three  small 
buttons  and  holes  on  left  shoulder,  and  five  small  buttons  and 
holes  on  left  side  seam.  Blue  Velvet  and  Gold  lace  shoulder 
strap  on  left  shoulder  with  one  large  button. 

Embroidery. — Rose,  Thistle  and  Shamrock,  with  scroll  and  G.R. 
surmounted  by  a  Tudor  Crown  on  back  and  front.  Trunmings  : 
f-inch  Gold  Spot  Lace  and  Blue  Velvet.  Linings:  White 
Cotton,  body  and  sleeves,  Blue  Shalloon  Skirts. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  Crown  and  Border  (Plate  I,  No.  i8). 

Sergeant-Majors. — On  right  arm  four  chevrons  of  J-inch  Gold 
spot  lace  surmounted  by  Crown. 

Breeches. — Scarlet  Cloth,  split  falls,  |-inch  Gold  spot  lace  garter, 
with  Gilt  buckle  at  knee;  and  three  small  buttons  and  holes. 
Red,  White  and  Blue  ribbon  rosettes  at  knee. 

Hat. — Flat  brimmed  Black  Velvet  Tudor  hat,  gossamer  body, 
crown  5  inches  deep,  brim  2|  inches.  Red,  White  and  Blue 
ribbons  in  bows  all  round  close  above  brim. 

Sword  Belt. — Maroon  Leather,  diced,  i\  inches  wide,  laced  as 
Shoulder  Belt  with  large  baldrick  frog.  Gilt  oval  buckle  the 
width  of  belt,  with  Gilt  metal  slide. 

Shoulder  Belt. — Scarlet  Cloth  3;^  inches  wide,  lined  Blue  Shalloon ; 
four  rows  Gold  |-inch  lace  showing  light  in  centre  of  belt  of 
i-inch  Scarlet  Cloth,  and  |-inch  light  of  Blue  Velvet  between 
the  laces ;  two  Gilt  eyelets  4  inches  from  bottom  of  each  end 
with  Blue  ribbon  tie ;  a  large  Gilt  swivel  riveted  with  two  plates 
to  end  of  belt. 

HosE.—Scarlet  Merino  Stockings. 

Shoes. — Patent  Leather  Oxford,  with  rosette-buckle,  and  Red, 
White  and  Blue  ribbon  rosettes. 

Ruffs. — White  Muslin,  four  rows  3  inches  deep,  goffered  into  neck 
band  with  Tape  drawstring. 


l62  PART  III. 


Cloak. — Blue  Inverness  with  hood,  Hned  Scarlet  Italian,  Gilt  Rose 
clasp  at  neck,  and  eight  buttons  (Plate  I,  No.  i8). 

Gloves. — White  Buckskin. 

Partizans. — (For  Yeomen.) — Steel  head,  Blue  and  Gilt  with 
Royal  Arms  and  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown,  fitted  into  long  Gilt 
socket,  below  which  is  a  large  Yellow  and  Crimson  tassel.  A 
Lance  Wood  staff  6  feet  2  inches  long  to  top  of  tassel,  Steel  shoe. 

Stick. — (For  Sergeant-Majors.) — Black  Varnished  Slick,  Silver 
boss  let  in  top  device.  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown,  with  Rose, 
Thistle,  and  Shamrock,  and  motto,  Plated  band,  eyes  for 
tassel.  Plated  ferrule. 

Sword. — Gilt  hilt,  half  basket,  with  three  bars ;  Royal  Crest ;  Crown 
pommel;  White  Fish-skin  grip.  Gilt  wired.  Blade  Blued  and 
Gilt,  with  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown  ;  Black  Leather  scabbard, 
Gilt  locket  with  hook,  Royal  Cypher  engraved  above  hook ; 
Gilt  shoe. 


HIS  MAJESTY'S  SWAN  KEEPER. 

Blue  Serge  Jacket. — Double-breasted,  two  rows  buttons  down 
front,  four  in  each  row.     Round  cuffs,  two  buttons. 

Buttons.— Gilt,  G.R.V,  and  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  19.) 

Blue  Serge  Waistcoat. — Single-breasted,  no  collar,  six  buttons 
as  above. 

Blue  Serge  Trousers. — Plain. 

Blue  Pilot  Jacket. — Exactly  as  Jacket  described  above,  but  of 
Blue  Whitney  instead  of  Serge. 

Straw  Hat,  with  plain  Black  band. 


HIS   MAJESTY'S   BARGEMASTER    AND    WATERMEN.    163 


HIS     MAJESTY'S     BARGEMASTER. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  single-breasted,  edged  all  round  and  up 
back  skirt  with  |-inch  Gold  Lace.  Scarlet  Collar,  with  a  dark 
blue  velvet  Gorget  patch  and  small  buttons.  The  base  of 
Collar,  Cuffs  and  Pocket  Flaps  are  laced  round  with  |-inch 
Gold  Lace.  An  octagonal  Plastron  on  back  and  front,  laced  all 
round,  the  front  one  fastened  by  18  buttons,  the  back  one  sewn 
on.  On  each  Plastron  a  chased  Silver  Gilt  Badge,  composed  of 
the  Royal  Arms,  encircled  by  a  Garter  with  the  motto  "  Honi 
soit  qui  mal  y  pense,"  surmounted  by  a  Royal  Crown  in  the 
centre,  upon  a  placque  of  the  National  Emblems,  the  Rose, 
Shamrock  and  Thistle,  with  their  foliage,  and  a  ribbon  bearing 
the  motto  "  Dieu  et  mon  droit "  underneath. 

Above  this  badge  is  a  Silver  Gilt  Imperial  Crown,  and  at  the 
sides  the  initials  in  Silver  Gilt  of  the  reigning  Sovereign. 

One  button  showing  on  Coatee  at  top  and  bottom  of  front 
Plastron,  two  buttons  at  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of 
the  back  skirts.     Three  buttons  just  below  lace  on  each  cuff. 

Buttons.— Gilt,  G.R.V,  and  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  19.) 

Breeches. — Scarlet  Cloth,  4  small  buttons  at  knees.     Gold  Lace 
Garters. 

Hat. — Dark  Blue  Velvet  Hunting  Cap. 

Stockings. — White  Silk. 

Shoes. — Black  Patent  Leather,  with  plain  Gilt  buckles. 

Gloves. — White  Cotton. 


HIS  MAJESTY'S  WATERMEN. 

Coat. — Scarlet,  Regulation  Watermen's  shape,  with  full  skirts. 
Scarlet  collar  with  Dark  Blue  Velvet  Gorget  patches  in  front  with 
small  button.  Small  three  point  slash  on  sleeve  with  live  small 
Gilt  buttons.  Silver  Badge  on  front  and  back,  similar  to  that 
worn  by  His  Majesty's  Bargemaster,  fastened  on  by  18  large  Gilt 
buttons  in  front  and  sewn  on  at  back.     Lined  Blue  Serge. 

Buttons.— Gilt,  G.R.V,  and  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  19.) 

Breeches.— Scarlet  Cloth,  split  falls,  4  small  buttons  at  knees. 

Hat. — Dark  Blue  Velvet  Hunting  Cap. 

Stockings. — Scarlet. 

Shoes. — Black  Calf,  laced. 

Gloves. — White  Cotton. 

M  2 


i64  PART  IIL 


HIS  MAJESTY'S  MARSHALMEN. 
FULL  DRESS. 

Coatee. — Scarlet  Cloth,  double-breasted,  stand  collar,  nine  buttons 
up  each  front,  two  at  the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of 
the  skirts,  three  pointed  flaps  of  Scarlet  Cloth,  with  a  button 
under  each  point.  The  collar  and  cuffs  of  Blue  Cloth.  The 
collar,  cuffs  and  flaps  laced  with  |-inch  Gold  Lace.  Lined  Blue 
Shalloon. 

AiGUiLLETTE. — Gold  Cord,  with  a  Blue  Cloth  shoulder  strap  mounted 
with  the  Royal  Arms,  Gilt. 

Buttons. — Gilt.  Laurel  wreath  and  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  20.) 

Trousers. — Blue  Doeskin,  laced  with  Gold  Lace  i^  inches  wide. 

Sword. — A  short  (|-length)  sword,  Black  scabbard.  Gilt  mounts. 
Gilt  hilt  and  guard  with  Royal  Cypher  and  Crown  on  the  guard, 
Black  Hide  and  Gold  Gimp  grip,  a  Bullion  sword  knot  with 
Gold  and  Crimson  Lace. 

Sword  Belt. —Black  Leather  waist  belt  with  Leather  frog,  and  Gilt 
clasp  mounted  with  Royal  Arms. 

Gloves. — White  Mock  Buck. 

Staff  or  Baton. — Black  Ebony,  with  Gilt  mounts  at  each  end. 
The  Royal  Arms  engraved  around  one  end  and  the  City  of 
Westminster  Arms  around  the  other. 

Chaco. — Black  Silk  Plush  on  Felt  body.  Japanned  Leather  top  and 
peak.  The  body  is  bound  with  Black  Velvet  and  has  a  row  of 
Gold  Lace  ^-inch  wide  at  bottom  edge  next  to  the  velvet  binding, 
a  row  of  Gold  Lace  i^  inches  wide  round  the  top,  a  Black  Silk 
boss  in  front,  and  V-shaped  pieces  of  f-inch  Gold  Lace  at  sides, 
opening  out  to  5  inches  at  the  top.  Gilt  Royal  Arms  plate  in 
front. 

UNDRESS. 

Coatee. — As  Full  Dress,  excepting  that  the  flaps  are  plain  Scarlet 
Cloth^  the  collar  is  laced  around  only,  and  the  cuffs  round  top 
edge. 

Trousers. — Blue  Doeskin,  plain. 

Waistcoat. — Blue  Cloth,  plain,  roll  collar,  six  small  buttons  up 
front.     This  is  worn  with  either  Full  Dress  or  Undress  Coatee. 

Cloak  and  Cape. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  with  six  buttons  up 
the  front,  poncho  sleeves,  slit  behind.  Black  Velvet  collar,  lined 
Italian  Cloth.  The  Cape  forms  part  of  the  garment,  and  is 
lined  as  the  body  of  the  Cloak.     Gilt  buttons  as  above  pattern. 

Boots. — Plain  Wellington. 


HOLYROOD    HIGH    CONSTABLES.  165 


HOLYROOD    HIGH    CONSTABLES. 

Coatee. — Light  Blue  cloth,  single-breasted,  with  eight  buttons  down 
front,  and  with  turned  back  collar,  not  open  at  neck,  white 
cloth  cuffs  3^  inches  deep,  two  buttons  at  waist  behind  and  two 
buttons  on  bottom  of  tails.  Shoulder  straps  of  blue  cloth  with 
hole  and  button. 

Buttons. — Silver,  mounted  with  a  stag's  head.  Cross  between 
Antlers  and  Crown  above.     (Plate  II,  No.  21.) 

Trousers. — Light  Blue  cloth,  with  i^-inch  white  cloth  stripes  down 
sides. 

Hat. — Black  beaver  with  brim  turned  up  on  right  side,  with  stag's 
head,  badge,  and  black  cock  feather. 

Boots. — Wellington,  patent  leather. 

Jabot. — Cambric  neck  cloth  and  lace  fall. 

Baton. — Made  of  Beech  wood,  enamelled  in  gilt.  Decoration 
Coat  of  Arms  surmounted  by  Crown,  the  lower  part  decorated 
Rose  and  Thistle,  and  in  the  centre  of  Baton  the  Sovereign's 
Cypher. 

Gloves. — White  dogskin. 


i66  PART  III. 


DIPLOMATIC     SERVICE. 

EVENING  DRESS. 

Evening  Dress  Coat  of  Blue  Cloth  with  Black  Velvet  collar  (the 
collar  cut  with  notched  ends).  Black  Silk  linings.  Four 
buttons  on  each  front,  two  at  the  waist  behind  and  two  at  the 
bottom  of  the  skirts ;  also  two  small  buttons  on  a  3-inch  cuff 
and  one  above. 

Buttons. — Gilt,  mounted,  the  Royal  Arms  with  supporters.  (Plate  I, 
No.  I.) 

Dress  Waistcoat. — Single-breasted  of  White  Marcella,  with  four 
small  Gilt  buttons  to  match. 

Trousers. — Plain  Black  Evening  Dress  Material. 

WHITE  UNIFORM  TO  BE  WORN  IN  HOT  CLIMATES. 

This  uniform  should  be  made  of  White  Drill,  with  embroidery 
on  the  cuffs  and  collar  of  the  same  width  and  material  as  that  now 
worn  by  Members  of  His  Majesty's  Diplomatic  Service,  but  worked 
on  White  Cloth  and  detachable.  No  Lace  is  to  be  worn  on  the 
trousers.  It  will  be  worn  with  a  White  Helmet,  bearing  on  the  front 
a  Gilt  badge,  the  Royal  Arms  with  supporters. 

Note. — The  sword  should  be  worn  on  paying  or  returning  official 
visits  and  on  other  occasions  of  ceremony.  It  should  be  carried  in 
a  White  frog,  projecting  through  a  slit  on  the  left  side  of  the  coat, 
and  attached  to  a  belt  which  should  be  worn  under  the  coat.  On 
these  occasions  a  spike  should  be  worn  on  the  helmet. 

{The  illustration  facing  this  page  is  inserted  by  permission  of  the 
Foreign  Office.) 


WHITE    UNIFORM   (DIPLOMATIC) 


H.M.  CONSULAR  SERVICE.  167 


CONSULAR  SERVICE. 

UNDRESS. 

Worn  on  ordinary  occasions  without  sword,  but  in  times  of 
danger,  as  for  instance  during  revolutionary  disturbances  or  riots, 
when  the  Consular  Officer  may  be  obliged  to  absent  himself  from 
his  office  or  residence  on  official  business,  and  may  require  some 
further  distinctive  mark  of  his  rank,  the  sword  may  be  worn  in 
addition  to  the  undress  uniform,  but  the  authority  for  so  doing 
applies  only  to  very  exceptional  occasions. 

It  should  be  carried  in  a  Blue  Cloth  frog  projecting  through  a 
slit  on  the  left  side  of  the  coat  and  attached  to  a  belt  which  should 
be  worn  under  the  coat. 

Plain  Coat  of  Blue  Cloth,  with  Black  Velvet  collar. 
Buttons. — Gilt,   convex,   having  the  letters   G.R.   within  a  Garter 

surmounted    by    a    Crown ;    two    similar    buttons    of    smaller 

dimensions  on  each  cuff.     (Plate  II,  No.  32.) 
Waistcoat. — Morning,  Buff;  evening,  White;  with  similar  buttons 

of  smaller  dimensions. 
Trousers.- Plain,  Blue  Cloth.     * 
Cap. — Blue  Cloth  made  up  soft,  with  a  small  Silver  braided  top, 

a  row  of  Silver  Russia  cord  top  and  bottom  of  the  Black  Oakleaf 

band  (i^-inch),  and  a  small  Cloth  button  at  side  ;     badge  in 

front,    G.R.    embroidered  in  Gold,    surmounted  by   a  Crown ; 

plain  Black  Leather  peak. 
Great  Coat  or  Cloak. — The  same  as  worn  for  Full  Dress  (see 

page  45)- 


No  Evening  Dress  is  officially  prescribed,  but  a  plain  dress  coat 
of  blue  cloth  with  black  velvet  collar,  plain  trousers  of  blue  cloth, 
buttons  and  waistcoat  (as  described  in  Section  4,  Chapter  III,  of  the 
Consular  Instructions,  1907)  are  permissible. 


[68 


PART  III. 


CONSULAR     SERVICE. 

WHITE  UNIFORM  TO  BE  WORN  IN  HOT  CLIMATES. 

This  uniform  is  to  be  made  of  White  drill,  with  embroidery  on 
the  cuffs  and  collar  of  the  same  width  and  material  as  that  worn  on 
the  Cloth  uniform,  according  to  rank,  but  worked  on  White  cloth 
and  detachable ;  two  breast  pockets,  each  buttoned  with  a  small 
Gilt  button  ;  buttons,  full  dress  or  undress,  as  previously  described  ; 
White  drill  trousers  without  lace ;  White  gloves,  and  Black  boots. 

It  is  worn  with  a  White  helmet,  bearing  on  the  front  a  Gilt  badge, 
the  Royal  Arms  with  supporters,  or  with  the  blue  Consular  Cap  with 
a  white  cover. 

Note. — The  sword  should  be  worn  on  paying  or  returning  official 
visits  and  on  other  occasions  of  ceremony.  It  should  be  carried  in 
a  White  frog  projecting  through  a  slit  on  the  left  side  of  the  coat, 
and  attached  to  a  belt,  which  should  be  worn  under  the  coat.  On 
these  occasions  a  spike  should  be  worn  on  the  helmet, 

The  folloiving  is  a  List  of  the  Countries  and  Places  at  which  Con- 
sular Officers  are  authorized  to  wear  the  White  Uniform : — 


Abyssinia  ] 

Brazil  \ 

Central  America 

China 

Congo  Free  State      \  All  posts. 

Corea 

Cuba 

Dominican  Republic 

Egypt 

France — All    posts   in   French 
Colonies  except  St.  Pierre. 

Greece — 
Canea. 

Hayti — All  posts. 
Hejaz — 

Jeddah. 
Liberia     1 
Mexico      \  All  posts. 
Morocco   J 
Netherlands — All      posts       in 

Netherlands  Colonies. 
Panama. 
Paraguay. 


Persia — 

Bushire. 

Ispahan. 

Mohammerah. 

Shiraz. 
Portugal — All  posts  in  Portu- 
guese Colonies. 
Siam — All  posts. 
Syria — 

Aleppo. 

Beirut. 

Damascus. 
Tunis — All  posts. 
Tripoli— 

Benghazi. 

Tripoli. 
United  States — 

Charleston. 

Galveston. 

Manila. 

New  Orleans. 

Pensacola. 

Porto  Rico. 

Savannah. 
Venezuela — All  posts. 


THE     GOVERNMENT    OF    INDIA,  169 


THE     GOVERNMENT     OF     INDIA. 

A.— RULES    REGARDING   UNIFORMS   WORN    BY 
OFFICERS    IN    CIVIL   EMPLOY. 

Note. — Corrected  according  to  latest  information,  but  consequent  inter  alia 
on  constitutional  changes  the  rules  may  be  expected  to  be  considerably 
modified. 

I. — The  uniform  (full  dress  and  levee  dress)  to  be  worn  by 
officers  in  civil  employ  will  be  that  described  on 
pages  37  and  38,  but  in  the  case  of  Indian  gentlemen 
who  hold  any  of  the  offices  therein  specified  a  pugree 
may  be  substituted  for  the  cocked  hat,  helmet  or  forage 
cap  prescribed  in  the  rules,  or  the  national  dress  which 
they  are  accustomed  to  wear  on  ceremonial  occasions 
may  be  worn  in  place  of  uniform. 
II. — Civil  officers  who  do  not  hold  purely  political  appointments, 
but  merely  have  some  poHtical  work  to  do  in  addition  to 
the  ordinary  duties  of  their  office,  are  not  entitled  to 
wear  political  uniform. 

III. — An  officer  is  not  entitled  to  continue  to  wear  the  uniform 
of  an  office  which  he  has  ceased  to  hold. 

IV.— («)  A  military  officer  who  is  appointed  substantively  to  any 
civil  office  for  which  uniform  is  prescribed  shall  wear  the 
uniform  of  that  office. 

Exception. — Royal  Engineer  officers  and  officers  of  the 
Indian  Medical  Service  in  civil  employ,  who  are  liable  to 
recall  to  military  duty  and  are  required  to  maintain  their 
military  uniform,  are  not  required  to  wear  civil  uniform, 
but  shall  wear  military  uniform  on  all  occasions  when 
military  officers  wear  uniform. 
{h)  On  all  State  and  other  occasions  when  military  officers 
wear  uniform,  military  officers  who  are  in  permanent  civil 
employ  but   who  do  not    hold   an   appointment   which 


I70 


PARI  111. 


carries  the  right  to  wear  civil  uniform  may  at  their  option 
wear  either  military  uniform  or  plain  clothes. 

Exception. — Royal  Engineer  officers,   officers  of   the 
Indian    Medical  Service  and  the  Survey  of  India  and 
Cantonment  Magistrates  wear   military  uniform   on   all 
occasions  when  military  officers  wear  uniform. 
if)  Military  officers  who  are  temporarily  in    civil  employ 
shall  wear  their  military  uniform,  but  may,  if  they  desire, 
wear  plain  clothes  instead  of  mess  uniform,  on  occasions 
when  the  latter  is  worn  by  officers  in  military  employ. 
V. — An  officer  appointed  temporarily  to  an  office,  for  which  a 
uniform  is  prescribed,  need  not  wear  that  uniform. 
VI. — Retired    civil   officers,   who,   when   last   on  duty  in  India, 
were  entitled  to  wear  uniform,  will  be  permitted  to  wear 
their  uniform  at  the  Court  of  His  Majesty  the  King- 
Emperor  ;   such  officers  will,  when  living  in    India,  be 
permitted  to  wear  their  uniform  at  Government  House 
and  on  any  occasion  on  which,   before  their  retirement, 
they  would  have  worn  it. 
VII. — Civil  officers  whose  retirement  is  due  to  misconduct  will 
not  enjoy  the  privilege  conferred  by  Rule  VI. 
VI 11. — Members  of  the  Indian  Civil  Service,  when  on  leave  in 
England  or  otherwise  present  there  during  their  service, 
will  be  permitted  to  wear  their  uniform  at  the  Court  of 
His  Majesty  the  King-Emperor. 

Schedule. 

I. — The  following  officers  wear,  for  full  and  levee  dress,  uniform 
of  the  first  class  : — 

The  Governors  of  Madras,  Bombay  and  Bengal. 
II. — The   following    officers   wear,    for   full  and    levee    dress, 
uniform  of  the  second  class  : — 

1.  Governors   of    United    Provinces    of  Agra  and  Oudh, 

Punjab,  Bihar  and  Orissa  and  the  Lieutenant-Governor 
of  Burma. 

2.  Members  of  the  Governor-General's  Executive  Council. 


THE  GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA,  171 

III. — The  following  officers  wear,  for  full  and  levee  dress,  uniform 
of  the  third  class  : — 

1.  Members    of  the    Executive    Councils    in    Governors 

Provinces   and    Ministers    in    Provinces. 

2.  The    Governors  of  the  Central  Provinces  and  Assam, 

and  the  Chief  Commissioner  of  Delhi. 

3.  The  President,  Members,  Secretary,  and  Chief  Engineer 

of  the  Railway  Board. 

4.  Secretaries,  Joint  Secretaries,  Financial  Adviser,  Deputy 

Secretaries,  Deputy  Financial  Adviser,  Solicitor, 
and  Under-Secretaries  to  the  Government  of  India 
other  than  those  serving  in  the  Foreign  and  Political 
and  Army  Departments,  the  Inspector  of  Office 
Procedure  under  the  Government  of  India,  and 
Assistant  Solicitors. 

5.  Heads  of  Departments  subordinate  to  the  Government 

of  India,  namely  : — 

Comptroller  and  Auditor-General. 
Director-General  of  Posts  and  Telegraphs. 
Commissioner,  Northern  India  Salt  Revenue. 
Inspector-General  of  Forests. 
Director,  Geological  Survey  of  India. 
Director-General' of  Commercial  Intelligence. 
Director-General  of  Archaeology. 
Agricultural  Adviser   to  the  Government  of   India 

and    Director,    Agricultural    Research    Institute, 

Pusa. 
Director-General  of  Observatories. 
Controller  of  Printing,  Stationery  and  Stamps. 
Consulting  Architect  to  the  Government  of  India. 
The  Director,  Intelligence  Bureau. 
Controller  of  Currency,  Educational  Commissioner, 

Census  Commissioner  and  Sanitary  Commissioner 

with  the  Government  of  India. 


172  PART  III, 


6.  The  Private  Secretary  to  His  Excellency  the  Viceroy, 

when  not  an  officer  of  the  Army,  or  a  Member  of  the 
Political  Department  of  the  Government  of  India  or  of 
the  Bombay  Political  Department. 

7.  Accountants-General. 

Postmasters  General. 
Chief  Engineer,  Telegraphs. 
Deputy  Director-General,  Telegraph  Traffic. 
Directors  of  Telegraph  Engineering. 
Collector  of  Customs,  Deputy  Controller  of  Currency, 
Bombay. 

8.  Chief  Commissioner,  Andaman  and  Nicobar  Islands. 

9.  Secretaries  to  Local  Governments  and  Administrations. 

0.  Certain  Heads  of  Departments  under  Local  Governments 

and  Administrations,  namely  : — 
Members  of  Boards  of  Revenue. 
Financial  Commissioners. 
Commissioners  of  Divisions. 
The    Commissioner  of  Customs,  Salt,    Opium  and 

Abkari  in  Bombay. 
Directors  of  Public  Instruction. 
Inspectors-General  of   Prisons  (when    not    Military 

Medical  Officers). 
Settlement  Commissioners  (including  the  Settlement 

Commissioner  in  the  Central  Provinces). 
Chief  Conservators  of  Forests. 

1.  Private  Secretaries   to    Governors  of  Madras,  Bombay 

and  Bengal,  when  not  officers  of  the  Army,  or. 
Members  of  the  Political  Department  of  the  Govern- 
ment of  India  or  of  the  Bombay  Political  Department. 

2.  The  Resident  in  Travancore  and  Cochin. 

The  Agent  for  Sardars  of  the  Deccan.* 

*  The  possession  of  civil  uniform  is  optional. 


THE   GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA.  173 


Members  of  the  Indian  Civil  Service,  other  than  the 
Agent  to  the  Governor  in  Kathiawar,  serving 
temporarily  in  the  Bombay  Political  Department,  if 
serving  as  Political  Agents.*! 

The  Political  Agent,  Rewa  Kantha.* 

The  Judicial  Assistant  in  Kathiawar. 

The  Political  Agent,  Orissa  Feudatory  States. 

The  Political  Agent,  Bahawalpur  Agency. 

The  Deputy  Commissioner,  Simla,  and  Superintendent^ 
Hill  States. 

The  Deputy  Commissioner,  Dera  Ghazi  Khan. 

The  Deputy  Commissioners,  Bhamo,  Myitkyina, 
Upper  Chindvvin,  Ruby  Mines,  Mandalay,  Sahveen 
and  Putao  Districts,  and  the  Deputy  Commissioner 
of  the  Hill  District  of  Arakan. 

The  Superintendent  and  Political  Officer,  Southern 
Shan  States,  and  the  Superintendent,  Northern 
Shan  States. 

The  Superintendent,  Chin  Hills. 

The  Political  Agent,  Manipur. 

The  Political  Agent,  Chattisgarh  Feudatory  States. 

IV. — The  following  officers  wear  for  full  and  levee  dress,  uniform 
of  the  5  th  class  : — 
I.  Private  Secretaries  to  Governors  of  the  United  Pro- 
vinces of  Agra  and  Oudh,  the  Punjab,  Bihar  and 
Orissa,  Central  Provinces  and  Assam,  and  the 
Lieutenant-Governor  of  Burma,  when  not  officers 
of  the  Army,  or  Members  of  the  Political  Department 


*  The  possession  of  civil  uniform  is  optional. 

t  Ofi&cers  who  are  not  on  the  permanent  graded  list  of  the  Bombay  Political 
Department  and  who  are  appointed  as  Special  Political  Agents  in  charge  of 
1st  Class  Native  States  in  Bombay  when  under  management,  or  during  a  minority, 
may  wear  the  3rd  Class  uniform,  and  those  so  appointed  in  charge  of  2nd  Class 
States,  5th  Class  uniform. 


174  .  PART  III. 


of    the    Government   of    India   or   of    the    Bombay 
Political  Department. 

2.  Under  Secretaries  to  Local  Governments  and  Adminis- 

trators in  the  Political  Department. 

3.  The   Assistant    Resident    in    Travancore   and    Cochin. 

Members  of  the   Indian    Civil    Service  serving  tem- 
porarily   in    the    Bombay    Political    Department,    if 
serving  as  Political  Assistants.*! 
The  Assistant  Commissioner  in  Sind.t 
Assistant  Superintendents  in  the  Shan  States.^ 

V. — Description  of  civil  uniform,  other  than  full  dress  and  levee 
dress,  to  be  worn  by  the  civil  officers  previously 
mentioned. 

UNDRESS— (Morning). 

Coat. — Blue  cloth  (frock)  with  black  silk  lining ;  black  velvet  collar 
and  cuffs,  and  gilt  mounted  buttons  of  Royal  Arms  (without 
supporters)  surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown  (Plate  I,  No.  2). 
Three  buttons  on  each  side  of  coat,  four  on  cuffs,  two  at  waist 
behind,  none  at  bottom  of  back  skirts. 

Waistcoat. — White  marcella,  single-breasted,  with  five  or  six  small 
buttons  as  above. 

Hat. — Helmet,  white  Wolseley  regulation,  with  white  top  button, 
and  white  silk  pugree  with  gold  fringe.  Gilt  chin-chain,  lined 
with  white  leather,  with  rose-hook  fixed  on  first  seam  of  crown 
from  centre  of  back  on  right  side  about  3  inches  from  centre  of 
top  button,  according  to  sealed  pattern. 


*  Officers  who  are  not  on  the  permanent  graded  list  of  the  Bombay  Political 
Department  and  who  are  appointed  as  Special  Political  x\gents  in  charge  of 
1st  Class  Native  States  in  Bombay  when  under  management,  or  during  a  minority, 
may  wear  the  3rd  Class  uniform,  and  those  so  appointed  in  charge  of  2nd  Class 
States,  5th  Class  uniform. 

t  The  possession  of  civil  uniform  is  optional. 

X  Uniform  is  not  obligatory  in  the  case  of  Assistant  Superintendents  who  are 
not  Assistant  Commissioners. 


THE   GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA,  175 

Overalls. — Blue  cloth,  with  gold  oakleaf  lace  i  inch  wide,  and  straps. 

Sword. — Mameluke  pattern.     Brass  scabbard. 

Sword  Knot. — Round  gold  cord  strap,  with  bullion  tassel. 

Sword  Belt. — One  and  a  half  inches  wide.  Lining  of  red  Morocco 
leather.  Sling  Russia  leather  i  inch  wide  on  red  Morocco 
leather,  the  whole  covered  with  gold  oakleaf  lace. 

Forage  Cap. — As  for  staff  officers  in  the  Army,  blue  cloth  with 
gold  embroidered  peak  on  black  patent  leather,  and  band  of 
gold  oakleaf  lace  \\  inches  wide  round  the  cap.  The  cap  to 
be  fitted  with  a  removable  white  pique  cover,  which  should 
always  be  worn. 

Great  Coat  and  Cape. — Blue  milled  cloth.  Double-breasted, 
two  rows  of  gilt  buttons  down  front,  six  in  each  row.  Stand 
and  fall  collar  of  black  velvet  4  inches  deep  with  fly  to  cover 
band  of  cape.  Loose  round  cuffs  6  inches  deep,  pockets  at 
sides  with  flaps.  Two  openings  at  side-seams,  with  pointed 
flap  1 1  inches  long,  and  three  gilt  buttons.  Sword  slit  on  left  side. 
Opening  behind  about  25  inches  long,  and  a  gusset  extending 
to  bottom  with  a  tab  and  button  to  close  it  when  worn  on  foot. 
Cloth  back  strap  with  gilt  buckle,  2  inches  wide,  to  confine  the 
coat  at  waist.  Cape  of  same  cloth  as  coat.  Four  medium  gilt 
buttons  down  front  to  fasten  at  neck  with  small  strap  and 
buckle.  Lined  black. 
N.B. — The  Great  Coat  may  be  worn  without  the  Cape,  at  option. 

Boots. — Plain  Wellington. 

Spurs. — Box,  brass,  swan-necked. 

Gloves. — White  dogskin. 

Note. — The  helmet  described  above  should  be  worn  with  Full  Dress  and 
Levee  Dress  in  the  day  time. 

Officers  who  provide  themselves  with  undress  uniform  need  not,  unless  they 
so  desire,  also  provide  themselves  with  the  great  coat  and  cape  described  in  these 
Regulations. 

MESS    DRESS. 

Coat. — Blue  cloth  evening  coat,  black  lining.  Velvet  collar  and 
cuff's.    Facings  plain  black  silk.    Buttons  as  in  morning  undress, 


176  PART  III. 


three  on  each  side  of  coat,  two  at  waist  behind,  four  on  cuffs 

none  at  bottom  of  back  skirts. 
Waistcoat. — White   marcella,  single-breasted,  without  collar,  three 

or  four  small  buttons  as  above. 
Trousers. — Plain  black  cloth. 

HOT   WEATHER   UNIFORM. 

Patrol  Coat. — White  cotton  drill,  stand  and  fall  collar  fastened 
with  one  hook  and  eye.  Five  gilt  medium  buttons  down  front, 
two  patch  breast  pockets  with  box  plait,  i  inch  wide  in  centre  and 
pointed  flaps  with  small  gilt  button  in  each.  Sleeves  plain  with 
pointed  cuffs  5  inches  high  at  point  and  2  J  inches  behind. 
Rank  will  be  designated  by  shoulder  cords  and  number  of  buttons 
on  cuffs,  as  follows  : — 

Shoulder  Cords. — Of  gold  wire  Lancer  shoulder  strap 
cord,  on  each  shoulder. 

Class  n. — Four  cords  twisted. 
Class  HI. — Two  cords  twisted. 
Class  IV. — Two  cords  straight. 

Buttons  on  Cuffs. 
Class  II. — Four  buttons. 
Class  III. — Three  buttons. 
Class  IV. — Two  buttons. 
Overalls. — White  cotton  drill  overalls  with  black  leather  foot  straps. 
Buttons. — Class  II  wear  gilt  mounted  buttons  with  the  Royal  Arms, 
with   supporters   (Plate  I,   No.    1),    on    Full    Dress  and  White 
Uniform. 

Classes  III  and  IV  wear  gilt  mounted  buttons  without  sup- 
porters, surmounted  by  the  Imperial  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No  2.) 
Helmet,  Boots,  Spurs,  Forage  Cap,  Sword  and  Sword  Belt. — 
As  for  undress.     Belt  to  be  worn  under  the  coat. 

Note. — This  uniform  will  be  worn  in  substitution  either  for  the  full  dress  or 
undress  uniform  during  such  periods  of  the  year  as  the  Local  Government  may 
prescribe.  Local  Governments  are  authorized  to  declare  that  officers  need  not 
provide  themselves  with  it  unless  an  occasion  arises  when  they  will  require  it. 
When  the  uniform  is  worn  as  full  dress,  medals  and  decorations  will  be  worn. 
When  it  is  worn  as  undress,  ribands  only  will  be  worn. 


THE   GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA.  177 

HOT   WEATHER   EVENING   DRESS   UNIFORM. 

Mess  Jacket. — White  drill,  roll  collar,  sleeves  plain  with  pointed 
cuffs,  5  inches  high  at  point  and  2  J  inches  behind.  Shoulder 
cords  and  small  gilt  buttons  on  cuffs  as  prescribed  for  Hot 
Weather  Uniform. 

Waistcoat. — White  marcella  as  for  Mess  Dress.  A  plain  dark  blue 
kamarband  may  be  worn  if  preferred. 

Overalls.— White  drill  with  black  leather  foot  straps.  White  drill 
trousers  may  be  worn  if  preferred.  If  overalls  are  worn,  plain 
military  boots  (patent  leather)  must  be  worn. 

Tie. — Black  silk. 

Note. — The  possession  of  this  uniform  is  optional,  and  it  may  be  worn"  in 
substitution  for  the  Mess  Dress  during  such  periods  as  the  local  Government  may 
prescribe. 

B.- RULES  REGARDING  THE  WEARING  OF  UNIFORM, 
OTHER  THAN  FULL  AND  LEVEE  DRESS,  BY 
OFFICERS  OF  THE  POLITICAL  DEPARTMENTS 
UNDER  THE  GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA  AND 
THE   GOVERNMENT   OF    BOMBAY. 

I. — These  regulations  apply  only  to  officers  serving  in  the 
Secretariat  of  the  Foreign  and  Political  Department,  to 
officers  on  the  graded  list  of  the  Political  Department  of 
the  Government  of  India,  and  to  officers  appointed 
permanently  to  the  Political  Department  of  the  Govern- 
ment of  Bombay. 

II. — For  the  purposes  of  these  rules,  officers  are  divided  into 
three  classes : — 

Class  I. — The  Secretaries  in  the  Foreign  and  Political 
Department,  Agents  to  the  Governor-General,  Residents 
of  the  I  St  class,  and  the  Agent  to  the  Governor  of 
Bombay  in  Kathiawar. 

Class  II. — The  Deputy  Secretaries  and  Under-Secretary  in 
the  Foreign  and  Political  Department,  and  all  officers  of 
the  Political  Department  of  the  Government  of  India, 


178  PART  III. 


or  of  the  Government  of  Bombay,  who  are  in,  receipt  of 
a  pay  of  more  than  Rs.  1,25c  a  month. 
Class  III. — Officers  of   the  Political  Department  of  the 
Government  of  India,  or  of  the  Government  of  Bombay, 
who  are  in  receipt  of  a  pay  of  Rs.  1,250  a  month  or  less. 

Note. — The  term  "pay"  does  not  include  the  personal  allowance  of  officers 
of  the  Indian  Civil  Service  or  the  Punjab  Commission. 

III. — The  uniform  prescribed  for  each  class  is  as  follows  : — 

UNDRESS. 

For  Classes  /,  //  and  III. 

Buttons. — Gilt   mounted,   with  the   Royal   Arms,  with  supporters 
(Plate  I,  No.  i),  in  all  orders  of  Dress. 

In  the  case  of  officers  of  the   Political  Department  of  the  Government  of 
Bombay,  the  buttons  should  be  without  supporters.      (Plate  I,  No.  2.) 

Frock  Coat. — Blue  cloth,  double-breasted,  roll  collar,  trimmed 
with  J-inch  black  mohair  braid  on  edges  and  collar,  and  five  loops 
of  same  braid  on  each  side  of  the  breast,  fastening  with  netted 
cap  buttons.  Back-pleat  edged  with  black  mohair  braid,  forming 
a  crow's  foot  at  top,  two  cap  buttons  at  waist.  Sleeves  orna- 
mented with  ;|-inch  black  mohair  braid,  forming  a  crow's  foot 
6  inches  from  bottom  of  cuff.  Shoulder  straps  of  twisted 
gold  cord,  fastening  with  a  small  gilt  button. 
False  Vest. — White  cloth,  no  collar,  V-shaped  opening,  about 
I J  inches,  to  show  the  knot  of  a  black  silk  scarf,  edged  with  gold 
Russia  braid,  fastening  with  hooks  and  eyes. 
Forage  Cap. — As  for  Staff  Officers  in  Army  with  gold  embroidered 
Lion  and  Crown  badge,  with  following  exceptions  : — 

Class  III. — Peak.  Black  patent  leather  furnished  with  a 
row  of  gold  embroidery  with  usual  twisted  purl  edging  \  inch 
total  width. 

Class  II.— Same  as  for  Class  III. 

Class  I. — Same  as  for  Class  II,  but  the  embroidery  on  peak 
to  be  \  inch  wide. 

The  band  for  each  class  to  be  of  white  cloth. 


THE  GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA.  179 


The  Forage  Cap  to  be  fitted  with  a  removable  white  pique 
cover  and  a  similar  khaki  drill  cover  for  use  as  circumstances 
require. 

Great  Coat  and  Cape. — Blue  milled  cloth ;  double-breasted,  two 
rows  of  gilt  buttons  down  front,  six  in  each  row ;  stand  and  fall 
collar  of  black  velvet,  4  inches  deep,  with  fly  to  cover  band 
of  cape.  Loose  round  cuffs,  6  inches  deep,  pockets  at  sides 
with  flaps.  Two  openings  at  side-seams,  with  pointed  flap 
1 1  inches  long,  and  three  gilt  buttons.  Sword  sht  on  left  side. 
Opening  behind  about  26  inches  long,  and  a  gusset  extending 
to  bottom  with  a  tab  and  button  to  close  it  when  worn  on  foot. 
Cloth  back  strap  with  gilt  buckle,  2  inches  wide,  to  confine 
the  coat  at  waist.  Ca])e  of  same  cloth  as  coat.  Four  medium 
gilt  buttons  down  front  to  fasten  at  neck  with  small  strap  and 
buckle ;  lined  black. 

Helmet. — White  Wolseley  regulation,  gilt  spike  and  floral  base, 
Pugree,  white  muslin,  with  J-inch  gold  French  braid,  showing 
■^  inch  from  top  edge  of  pugree.  Chin-strap  of  light  metal 
gilt  on  white  leather. 

Overalls. — Blue  cloth,  with  gold  oakleaf  lace,  i  inch  wide,  with 
straps. 

Boots. — Wellington. 

Spurs. — Box,  brass,  swan-necked. 

Sword. — Mameluke  pattern,  brass  scabbard. 

Sword  Belt.' — Gold  oakleaf  lace,  ij  inches  wide,  with  slings  i  inch 
wide  on  white  Morocco  leather.  Waistplate  round  gilt  clasp. 
Royal  Coat  of  Arms  on  centre-piece,  universal  ends. 

Gloves. — White  dogskin. 

(For  Mounted  Duties.) 
Pantaloons. — Blue  cloth,  with  gold  oakleaf  lace,  i  inch  wide. 
Boots. — Black  leather  knee  boots,  military  pattern. 
Spurs. — Brass,  swan-necked,  with  chains  and  straps. 

At  State  ceremonies  at  which  full  dress  (with  trousers)  or  levee  dress  is 
prescribed  an  officer  on  mounted  duties  will  wear  the  undress  uniform  prescribed 
above  for  mounted  duties. 

N   2 


i8o 


PART  III. 


EVENING   DRESS. 

For  Classes  /,  //  and  III. 
Coat. — Blue  cloth  evening  coat ;  white  silk  facings,  white  silk  lining, 

black  velvet  collar  and  cuffs,  gilt  buttons,  four  small  gilt  buttons 

on  cuffs. 
Waistcoat. — White    marcella,   single-breasted,   three  or  four  small 

gilt  buttons. 
Trousers. — Plain  black  cloth. 


HOT    WEATHER    UNIFORM. 


For  Class  II. 

As  for  Class  III,  with 
following  additions : — 

Collar  to  be  edged  with 
white  cotton  i-inch  braid 
with  a  row  of  tracing  braid 
inside  forming  an  eye  in 
each  corner,  and  back  to 
have  white  cotton  i-inch 
braid  down  side  body 
seams  with  a  row  of  trac- 
ing braid  on  each  side  of 
the  I-inch  braid  forming 
three  eyes  at  top  at  angles 
formed  by  braid. 

Gold  instead  of  white 
cord  shoulder  straps  (not 
twisted). 


Fo7-  Class  I. 

As  for  Class  II,  with 
following  additions : — 

A  line  of  white  cotton 
braid  along  each  pocket 
flap  traced  all  round,  the 
tracing  braid  forming  an 
eye  in  each  of  the  four 
corners. 


Shoulder  straps  of  gold 
twisted  cord. 


Coat. — 

For  Class  III. 
White  cotton  drill  patrol; 
stand  and  fall  collar  fas- 
tened with  one  hook  and 
eye  ;  five  gilt  medium  poli- 
tical mounted  buttons  down 
front ;  patch  breast  pocket 
with  box  pleat  in  centre 
and  pointed  flap  and  small 
gilt  button  on  each  side  of 
breast  outside.  On  shoulders 
a  double  line  of  white  round 
cord  (not  twisted)  with  a 
small  gilt  button  at  top. 

Sleeves  trimmed  with  a 
chevron  of  white  cotton 
I-inch  braid  traced  above 
and  below,  and  finishing  in 
a  knot,  both  above  and 
below  the  chevron  point. 

Trousers. — 

White  cotton  drill  with  White  cotton  drill  with  i  White  cotton  drill  with 
black  leather  foot-straps.        black  leather  foot-straps,    j  black  leather  foot-straps. 

Forage  Cap. — 

Same  as  for  undress  Same  as  for  undress  I  Same  as  for  undress 
uniform.  1  uniform.  [  uniform. 

Helmet,  Boots,  Spurs,  Sword  and  Sword  Belt. — 

Same  as  prescribed  for  |  Same  as  prescribed  for ;  Same  as  prescribed  for 
undress  uniform.  Belt  to  undress  uniform.  Belt  to  j  undress  uniform.  Belt  to 
be  worn  under  the  coat.       j  be  worn  under  the  coat.     I  be  worn  under  the  coat. 

Gloves. — Gloves  are  not  worn  with  the  hot  weather  uniform. 
,    Note. — This    uniform    will    be   worn   during    the   hot   weather   months    in 
substitution  either  for  the  full  dress  (page  37)  or  the  undress  uniform  (page  178). 
When  the  uniform  is  worn  as  full  dress,  medals  and  decorations  will  be  worn. 
When  it  is  worn  as  undress,  ribands  only  will  be  worn. 


THE  GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA.  i8i 


HOT    WEATHER    EVENING    DRESS    UNIFORM. 

White  drill  mess  jacket,  roll  collar,  sleeves  plain  with  pointed 
cuffs,  5  inches  high  at  point  and  2  J  inches  behind.  Small  gilt  buttons 
on  cuffs,  four  for  Class  I,  three  for  Class  II,  and  two  for  Class  III. 

Shoulder  straps  as  for  hot  weather  uniform. 

Waistcoat,  white,  as  for  ordinary  evening  dress  uniform 
(page  177),  or  plain  white  kamarband^  as  required. 

White  drill  overalls,  with  black  leather  foot-straps,  or  trousers 
without  foot-straps,  may  be  worn  as  directed  for  any  particular  station. 


SERVICE    DRESS. 
For  Classes  /,  //  mid  III. 

Coat.— Blue  serge,  patrol  jacket,  shape  cut  rather  loose,  same 
pattern  as  the  "  Khaki  Universal  Fatigue  Coat,"  shoulder 
straps  the  same  as  prescribed  for  the  hot  weather  uniform. 
Medium  gilt  buttons  in  front,  small  on  pockets  and  shoulder 
straps.  White  cloth  tabs  on  collar,  2 J  inches  long,  \\  inches 
wide,  pointed  at  the  outer  end,  a  loop  of  gold  Russia  braid  in 
centre  of  tab,  with  a  gilt  stud  at  the  end  near  the  point. 

On  Frontier  service,  a  khaki  coat  of  the  above  pattern  is 
permitted. 

Pantaloons. — Khaki,  or  drab  Bedford  cord. 

Helmet. — Regulation  khaki,  without  a  spike  or  chain,  leather  chin 
strap. 

Sword. — Regulation  cavalry  pattern,  with  wooden  scabbard,  covered 
with  brown  leather. 

Belt. — Brown  leather,  Sam  Browne  pattern. 

Boots. — Brown,  Elcho  pattern,  or  brown  laced  ankle  boots  with 
brown  gaiters,  or  puttees. 

Spurs. — Jack,  nickel-plated. 

Cap. — Same  as  for  undress  uniform. 

Gloves.— Brown  regulation,  with  gauntlets. 

I. — On  service,  the  ordinary  undress  uniform  will  be  used  as 
full  dress,  and  white  dogskin  gloves  will  be  worn. 


[82  PART  III, 


II. — When  on  active  service  with  troops,  Political  Officers  may, 
if  they  hold  permanent  or  temporary  Military  rank, 
wear  plain  khaki  shoulder  straps  with  their  badges  of 
Military  rank,  if  they  so  desire. 

III. — Officers  are  not  obliged  to  provide  themselves  with  the 
"  Service  dress  "  until  ordered  on  service. 

IV. — Military  officers  can  wear  their  military  uniform,  if  preferred, 
until  such  time  as  they  may  be  permanently  brought  on 
to  the  graded  list  of  the  Political  Department.  Military 
officers,  who  hold  an  ex-officio  political  appointment 
conjoined  with  a  military  appointment,  such  as  the 
Commandant  of  the  Mewar  Bhil  Corps,  &c.,  will  wear 
their  military  uniform. 
V. — The  possession  of  the  hot  weather  evening  dress  uniform  is 
optional. 

VI. — Officers  of  the  Political  Departments  of  the  Government 
of  India  and  of  the  Government  of  Bombay,  when  on 
leave  in  England  or  otherwise  present  there  during  their 
service,  will  be  permitted  to  wear  their  uniform  at  the 
Court  of  His  Majesty  the  King-Emperor. 

VII. — Retired  officers,  who,  when  last  on  duty  in  India,  were 
entitled  to  wear  uniform,  will  be  permitted  to  wear  their 
uniform  at  the  Court  of  His  Majesty  the  King-Emperor ; 
and,  when  living  in  India,  at  Government  houses  and  on 
any  occasion  on  which  before  their  retirement,  they 
would  have  worn  it. 
VIII. — Officers  whose  retirement  is  due  to  misconduct  will  not 
enjoy  the  privilege  conferred  by  Rule  VII. 

IX. — Complete  sets  of  photographs  of  the  uniform  prescribed  are 
kept  for  reference  at  the  Foreign  Office,  Calcutta  and 
Simla,  and  the  India  Office,  London. 


THE  GOVERNMENT  OF  INDIA.  183 

DRESS  TO  BE  WORN  BY  THE  PRESIDENTS  OF  THE 
COUNCIL  OF  STATE  AND  OF  THE  LEGISLATIVE 
ASSEMBLY  AND  BY  PRESIDENTS  OF  LEGISLATIVE 
COUNCILS   IN    GOVERNORS'   PROVINCES. 

/.   Ordinary  occasions  when  the  Council  or  Assembly  is  sitting. 

A  Judge's  coat  and  waistcoat,  dark  trousers. 
Or,  for  Indians  (in  the  alternative), 

Black  chapkan,  with  white  or  black  trousers. 
Over  all : — a  Black  Silk  Gown. 

White  cambric  bands. 

//.   Occasions  ivhen  levee  or  full  dress  is  prescribed. 

The   Velvet    Court    Dress   (old    style)   as    described    on 
page  77. 

Or,  for  Indians  (in  the  alternative), 

Black  chapkan,  with  white  or  black  trousers. 

Over  all : — For  the  President  of  the  Council  of  State  and  the 
President  of  the  Legislative  Assembly — State  Robe  of 
Black  Satin  Damask  trimmed  with  gold ;  for  the  Presidents 
of  Legislative  Councils — Black  Silk  Gown,  with  full 
bottomed  wig,  lace  bands  and  white  gloves. 

Indians  may  wear,  instead  of  the  wig,  the  Headdress  usually 
worn  on  ceremonial  occasions. 

///.  Evening  functions  when  levee  or  full  dress  is  not  prescribed. 

Mess  dress,  as  described  in  the  description  of  Civil  Uniform. 
Or,  for  Indians  (in  the  alternative;, 

Chapkan,  with  white  or  black  trousers,  and  also  Choga  or 
Jubba  if  customarily  worn  on  ceremonial  occasions. 


i84  PART  III. 


VICEREGAL    STAFF,     INDIA. 

EVENING   DRESS. 

Evening  Dress  Coat. — Blue,  with  black  velvet  collar.  "Star  of 
India,"  blue  silk  facings  and  skirt  linings,  with  silk  linings 
to  match.  Three  gilt  buttons  on  each  front  and  two  at  waist 
behind.     Four  small  buttons  on  each  cuff. 

Buttons. — Gilt  mounted.  The  Royal  Cypher  and  Imperial  Crown 
(Plate  I,  No.  8). 

Dress  Waistcoat. — Single-breasted,  white  marcella  (with  lapels). 
Three  small  gilt  buttons. 

Trousers. — Plain  black  evening  dress  material. 


COLONIAL  SERVICE.  185 


COLONIAL    SERVICE. 

EVENING   DRESS. 

The  following   should  be  worn    by  the   Staffs  of  all  Governors- 
General  and  Governors : — 

Evening  Dress  Coat  of  blue  cloth,  with  dark  blue  velvet  collar  and 
St.  Patrick's  blue  silk  facings."^  Four  buttons  on  each  front,  two 
at  waist  behind,  two  at  bottom  of  skirts  ;  two  small  buttons  on 
each  cuff. 

Buttons. — Gilt  mounted,  the  Royal  Cypher  surmounted  by  the 
Imperial  Crown.     (Plate  I,  No.  8.) 

Dress  Waistcoat. — White  Marcella  or  Pique,  no  collar,  and  four 
small  gilt  buttons  as  above. 

Black  Dress  Trousers. 

White  Tie. 

Boots. — Plain  Military,  patent  leather. 


*  In  the  case  of  the  Governor-General  of  the  Commonwealth  of  Australia  darker 
blue  facings  are  worn. 


i86  PART  III. 


HIS  MAJESTY'S    LIEUTENANTS  OF.  COUNTIES. 

SERVICE    DRESS. 

Cap. — Universal  Military  pattern.  Blue  cloth  with  scarlet  band  and 
welts,  blue  welt  round  crown.  The  peak  to  droop  at  an  angle 
of  45  degrees,  to  be  2  inches  deep  in  the  middle,  and  to  be 
embroidered  with  a  double  row  of  oakleaf  embroidery  in  silver. 
To  be  worn  without  cover. 

Badge. — As  on  shoulder  cords  of  tunic. 

Jacket. — Universal  service  dress  pattern.  Buttons  as  on  tunic. 
Worn  with  drab  flannel  shirt  and  collar  and  drab  tie.  Badges 
on  shoulder  straps  as  on  shoulder  cords  of  tunic,  but  in  gilt 
metal.     Gorget  patches  on  collar. 

Gorget  Patches. — Blue  cloth  with  line  of  silver  oakleaf  em- 
broidery and  small  buttons. 

Belt. — "Sam  Browne,"  brown  leather. 

Breeches. — Bedford  cord. 

Boots. — P'ield,  brown. 

Sword. — As  in  full  dress,  but  with  brown  leather  scabbard. 

Sword  Knot. — Brown  leather. 

Spurs. — Steel,  hunting. 

Trousers  and  brown  ankle  boots  may  be  worn  if  desired,  instead 
of  breeches,  field  boots,  and  spurs. 


H.M.  Lieutenants  who  are  entitled  to  wear  military  uniform 
may  wear  their  military  service  dress  in  lieu  of  that  prescribed 
for  H.M.  Lieutenants,  with  the  badges  of  their  miHtary  rank; 
badges  of  military  rank  will  not  be  worn  with  the  Lieutenancy 
uniform. 

Undress  uniform  has  been  abolished. 


LIEUTENANTS  FOR  THE  CITY  OF  LONDON.  187 

LIEUTENANTS    FOR   THE   CITY   OF   LONDON. 

SERVICE  DRESS. 

Cap. — Universal  Military  pattern  ;  blue  cloth  with  scarlet  band  and 
welts,  blue  welt  round  crown.  The  peak  to  droop  at  an  angle 
of  45  degrees,  to  be  2  inches  deep  in  the  middle,  and  to  be 
embroidered  with  a  single  row  of  oakleaf  embroidery  in  silver  on 
the  lower  edge.     To  be  worn  without  cover. 

Badge. — As  on  shoulder  cords  of  tunic. 

Jacket. — Universal  service  dress  pattern.  Buttons  as  on  tunic. 
Worn  with  drab  flannel  shirt  and  collar  and  drab  tie.  Badges 
on  shoulder  straps  as  on  shoulder  cords  of  tunic,  but  in  gilt 
metal.     Gorget  patches  on  collar. 

Gorget  Patches. — Blue  cloth,  with  line  of  crimson  gimp  and  small 
button. 

Belt. — "  Sam  Browne,"  brown  leather. 

Breeches. — Bedford  cord. 

Boots. — Field,  brown. 

Sword. — As  in  full  dress,  but  with  brown  leather  scabbard. 

Sword  Knot. — Brown  leather. 

Spurs. — Steel,  hunting. 

Trousers  and  brown  ankle  boots  may  be  worn  if  desired,  instead 
of  breeches,  field  boots,  and  spurs. 


Lieutenants  of  the  City  of  London  who  are  entitled  to  wear 
military  uniform  may  wear  their  military  service  dress  in  lieu  of  that 
prescribed  for  Lieutenants  of  the  City  of  London,  with  the  badges  of 
their  military  rank ;  badges  of  military  rank  will  not  be  worn 
with  the  Lieutenancy  uniform. 

Undress  uniform  has  been  abolished. 


i88  PART  111. 


DEPUTY-LIEUTENANTS  AND  VICE-LIEUTENANTS 
OF   COUNTIES. 

SERVICE    DRESS. 

Cap. — Universal  Military  pattern.  Blue  cloth,  with  scarlet  band 
and  welts,  blue  welt  round  crown.  The  peak  to  droop  at  an 
angle  of  45  degrees,  to  be  2  inches  deep  in  the  middle,  and  to 
be  embroidered  with  a  single  row  of  oakleaf  embroidery  in 
silver  on  the  lower  edge.     To  be  worn  without  cover. 

Badge. — As  on  shoulder  cords  of  tunic. 

Jacket. — Universal  service  dress  pattern.  Buttons  as  on  tunic. 
Worn  with  drab  flannel  shirt  and  collar  and  drab  tie.  Badges 
on  shoulder  straps  as  on  shoulder  cords  of  tunic,  but  in  gilt 
metal.     Gorget  patches  on  collar. 

Gorget  Patches. — Blue  cloth,  with  line  of  crimson  gimp  and 
small  button. 

Belt. — "  Sam  Browne,"  brown  leather. 

Breeches. — Bedford  cord. 

Boots. — Field,  brown. 

Sword. — As  in  full  dress,  but  with  brown  leather  scabbard. 

Sword  Knot. — Brown  leather. 

Spurs. — Steel,  hunting. 

Trousers  and  brown  ankle  boots  may  be  worn  if  desired  instead 
of  breeches,  field  boots  and  spurs. 


Deputy-Lieutenants  and  Vice-Lieutenants  who  are  entitled  to 
wear  military  uniform  may  wear  their  military  service  dress  in  lieu 
of  that  prescribed  for  Deputy-  and  Vice-Lieutenants,  with  the  badges 
of  their  military  r^nk ;  badges  of  military  rank  will  not  be  worn  with 
the  Lieutenancy  uniform. 

Undress  uniform  has  been  abolished. 


THE    LORD    WARDEN    OF   THE    CINQUE    PORTS.      189 


THE  LORD  WARDEN  OF  THE  CINQUE  PORTS. 

UNDRESS. 

Frock  Coat. — Blue  cloth,  double-breasted,  scarlet  cloth  collar,  and 
cuffs  (slashed  and  three  buttons).  Two  rows  of  buttons  down 
front,  five  on  each  side.  Two  buttons  at  waist  behind  and  two 
on  skirts,  and  two  on  shoulder  straps. 

Buttons. — Gilt  Mounted,  with  Arms  of  the  Cinque  Ports.  (Plate  H, 
No.  38.) 

Vest. — Buff  Cassimere,  six  mounted  gilt  buttons. 

Trousers. — Plain  blue,  no  stripe. 

Cap. — With  badge  of  Arms  of  the  Cinque  Ports.  One  row  of  gold 
lace  on  peak. 

Sword  Belt. — Black  Patent  Leather. 

•    EVENING     DRESS. 

Evening  Dress  Coat. — Blue  cloth,  lapelled,  and  with  collar  and 
cuffs  of  Blue  cloth ;  the  collar  has  notched  ends.  Five  buttons 
on  each  front,  two  at  the  waist  behind  and  two  at  the  bottom  of 
the  skirts,  also  one  on  the  cuff  and  one  above.  Black  Silk 
linings. 

Buttons. — Gilt  Mounted,  with  Arms  of  the  Cinque  Ports.  (Plate  II 
No.  38.) 

Waistcoat. — Single-breasted,  White  or  Buff,  roll  collar,  .with  three 
small  Gilt  buttons  to  match. 

Trousers. — Plain  Black  Evening  Dress  Material. 


190  PARI   in. 


NAVAL     CHAPLAINS. 
MESS   DRESS. 

A  Chaplain's  Ordinary  Mess  Dress  is  a  Clerical  Court  Coat 
{^see  page  63),  a  Waistcoat,  and  Trousers,  all  of  Black  Cloth ;  but, 
in  the  evening,  when  Officers  wear  Full  Dress,  or  Ball  Dress,  the 
waistcoat  should  be  a  Black  Silk  Cassock  one,  and,  instead  of 
trousers,  Black  Cloth  Knee  Breeches  should  be  worn,  with  Black 
Silk  Hose  and  Patent  Leather  Shoes,  with  Silver  or  Plated  Buckles. 

Chaplains  wear  White  Jackets  on  the  occasions  when  these  are 
worn. 


ARMY   AND   TERRITORIAL    FORCE    CHAPLAINS. 

EVENING   DRESS. 

A  Clerical  Court  Coat  {see  page  63),  single-breasted.  Black  Silk 
Cassock  Waistcoat.  Black  Cloth  Knee  Breeches,  with  Black  Silk 
Stockings,  Patent  Leather  Shoes,  and  plain  Silver  Buckles.  Three- 
cornered  Silk  Hat. 


THE  CORPORATION  OF  THE  TRINITY  HOUSE.  191 

THE    CORPORATION    OF    THE    TRINITY    HOUSE. 
The  Master,  Deputy  Master,  and  Elder  Brethren. 

By  an  Order  dated  the  ^th  February,  1893,  Her  late  Majesty, 
Queen  Victoria,  was  pleased  to  command  that,  from  that  date  the 
Uniform  of  the  Elder  Brethren  of  the  Trinity  House  shall  be  of 
the  Royal  Navy  pattern  for  the  time  being,  save  as  respects  the 
colour  of  the  collar  and  cuffs  of  the  full  dress  coat,  and  the 
description  of  lace,  buttons,  badges,  and  other  distinguishing  marks 
specified  in  the  Order  dated  22nd  March,  1866,  which  remain 
unaltered,  and  are  as  specified  below. 

In  October,  19 13,  His  Majesty  King  George  V.  was  pleased  to 
command  that  in  future  the  Master  of  the  Trinity  House  shall  wear, 
as  the  distinguishing  mark  of  his  office,  a  band  of  gold  lace  one  and 
three-quarters  of  an  inch  broad  (corresponding  to  that  worn  by  a 
Rear-Admiral  in  the  Royal  Navy)  above  the  cuffs,  and  on  the  shoulder 
straps,  in  lieu  of  the  band  of  gold  lace  one  inch  broad  prescribed  for 
the  Elder  Brethren. 

(Note. — In  all  other  respects  the  uniforms  of  the  Master,  the 
Deputy  Master,  and  the  Elder  Brethren  are  identical.) 

UNDRESS    UNIFORM. 

Frock  Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  double-breasted,  with  padded  turn-down 
collar,  five  buttons  aside,  four  to  button,  two  buttons  at  waist 
behind.  Side  edges  on  back  skirts  with  a  button  at  the  bottom. 
A  band  of  Gold  lace  (if  inches  broad  for  the  Master,  and  i  inch 
broad  for  the  Elder  Brethren)  round  the  cuffs,  with  three  large 
buttons  below,  and  a  bar  of  J-inch  lace  below  each  button, 
forming  a  point  at  the  bottom  of  the  cuffs.  Slides  for  the 
Epaulettes  on  the  shoulders.  Black  linings.  Trinity  House 
Buttons,  gilt,  as  for  Full  Dress.    (Plate  II,  No.  2)7)') 

Vest. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  with  six  small  gilt  buttons. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  plain. 

Belt. — Black  Leather,  with  slings.  Trinity  House  Arms  on  Clasp. 

Cocked  Hat, 

Epaulettes,      ^  As  for  Full  Dress. 

Sword,  &c., 


} 


192  PART  in. 


Cap. — Royal  Navy  pattern,  with  Gold  embroidery  on  the  Peak  as 
for  Captain.  Band  of  Black  plain  Mohair  braid,  Black  Leather 
Strap  (or  Chin  Stay),  with  two  small  black  buttons.  The  Trinity 
House  Arms  embroidered  in  gold  for  the  badge. 

MESS   AND   DINNER   DRESS. 

Mess  Jacket. — Blue  Cloth  as  for  Captain,  R.N.,  but  with  Gold  lace 
and  buttons  on  cuffs  as  for  the  Frock  Coat  described  above- 
Trinity  House  buttons,  gilt.    (Plate  II,  No.  33.) 

Vest. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  cut  low,  with  roll  collar,  four 
small  gilt  buttons. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  plain. 

Dinner  Coat. — Blue  Cloth  Evening  Dress  Coat,  double-breasted, 
lined  with  Black  Silk.  Six  button  holes  in  each  row,  four  in 
the  turn  and  two  below,  padded  turn-down  collar.  Two  buttons 
at  the  waist  behind,  and  two  at  the  bottom  of  the  skirts. 
Pointed  flaps,  with  three  notched  holes  of  Black  twist,  and 
buttons  under.  Gold  lace  and  buttons  on  cuffs  as  for  the  Frock 
Coat  described  above.  Trinity  House  buttons,  gilt.  (Plate  II, 
No.  33.)     Shoulders  fitted  for  Epaulettes. 

Vest. — White  Marcella,  single-breasted,  cut  low,  with  roll  collar,  and 
four  small  gilt  buttons. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  Gold  laced  as  for  Full  Dress. 

Necktie. — Black  Silk,  as  for  Captain,  R.N.  (for  Mess  and  Dinner 
Dresses). 

Great  Coat,  Boat  Cloak,  and  Mackintosh,  all  of  Royal  Navy 
pattern,  with  the  Trinity  House  buttons.  There  are  special 
pattern  shoulder  straps  for  the  Great  Coat. 

The  Secretary. 
UNDRESS  UNIFORM. 
Frock  Coat. — Blue  Cloth,  double-breasted,  with  five  buttons  aside, 
four  to  button,  padded  turn-down  collar.  Side  edges  on  back 
skirts  with  a  button  at  top  and  bottom,  the  two  upper  buttons 
being  on  the  waist  line.  A  band  of  Gold  lace,  J  inch  broad,  and 
a  band  of  white  cloth  round  the  cuffs,  with  three  large  buttons 
below,  and  a  bar  of  Gold  lace  from  each  button  to  bottom  of 
cufT,  ending  in  a  point.  Black  linings.  All  buttons  of  the 
Trinity  House  (Secretary's)  pattern,  gilt.     (Plate  II,  No.  34.) 


i 


THE   CORPORATION  OF  THE    TRINITY  HOUSE.        193 

Waistcoat. — Blue  Cloth,  single-breasted,  with  six  small  gilt  buttons 

to  match. 
Trousers.— Blue  Cloth,  plain. 
Cap. — Royal  Navy  pattern  for  Civil  Branch  of  Secretary's  rank,  with 

Trinity  House  Arms  on  badge. 
Sword. — Royal  Navy  pattern,  with  Trinity  House  Arms  on  hilt. 
Sword  Belt. — Black  Morocco   leather,    with   slings,    with   Trinity 

House  Arms  on  clasp. 

DINNER    DRESS. 

Coat. — Blue  Cloth  Evening  Dress  Coat,  with  turned  down  collar 
and  cuffs  of  same  material  as  the  coat,  and  with  gold  lace,  white 
cloth  and  buttons  on  the  cuffs,  as  for  the  Frock  Coat  described 
above,  pointed  Blue  flaps  on  the  skirt  with  three  buttons  under 
them,  the  skirts  to  be  lined  with  White  Silk  and  to  have  one 
button  at  the  hip  and  bottom  of  each  plait,  the  buttons  to  be 
of  the  usual  Trinity  House  (Secretary's)  pattern.  (Plate  H, 
No.  34.) 

Waistcoat. — White  Marcella  Evening  Waistcoat  with  small  buttons. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  Gold  laced,  as  for  Full  Dress. 

Tie.— Bow  Tie. 

Note. 

At  Courts  held  for  the  purpose  of  swearing  in  the  Master  or 
Honorary  Elder  Brethren,  or  at  such  other  times  as  may  be 
specially  ordered,  and  on  occasions  of  State  or  Ceremony,  the 
Deputy  Master  and  Elder  Brethren  and  the  Secretary 
wear  the  Full  Dress  Uniform. 

On  other  occasions  the  Undress  Uniform  is  worn  with,  or  without, 
the  Sword  and  Belt  and  Epaulettes,  as  the  occasion  may  require. 

The  Orders  of  Dress  and  Regulations  issued  by  the  Admiralty 
will  be  observed. 

Younger  Brethren, 

No  Official  Dress  is  prescribed  for  Younger  Brethren  of  the 
Trinity  House, 


194  PART  III. 


METROPOLITAN    POLICE. 

Commissioner,  Assistant  Commissioners,  Deputy  Assist- 
ant Commissioners,  and  Chief  Constables  of  Districts. 

UNDRESS. 

Frock. — Blue  serge,  single-breasted,  cut  as  a  lounge  coat  to  the 
waist  and  back  seams,  loose  at  the  chest  and  shoulders,  but 
fitted  at  the  waist ;  waist  seam  and  belt  with  white  metal  buckle  ; 
stand-up  collar.  Skirt  and  pockets  as  military  frock.  Five 
small  buttons  down  front,  the  bottom  one  just  below  the  edge 
of  the  waistband ;  pointed  cuffs,  with  two  buttons  at  sHt ;  plain 
shoulder-straps,  fastened  with  a  small  button. 
Buttons. — Silver-plated,     universal      civil      pattern.       (Plate     II, 

No.  30.) 
Cap. — Blue    cloth;    band   of   plain  black   braid,   i^  inches  wide; 
chin  strap  of  black  patent  leather,  buttoned  on  to  two  J-inch 
silver  buttons.     The  peak  to  droop  at  an  angle  of  45  degrees, 
with  two  rows  of  silver  oakleaf  embroidery  for  Commissioner 
and  Assistant  Commissioners,  and  one  row  for  Deputy  Assistant 
Commissioners  and  Chief  Constables. 
Badge. — Silver  7 -point   star-shape,  with  crown   at   centre  top  with 
yVi"^h  circle  of  blue  enamel,  "  Metropolitan  Police  "  thereon 
in  silver  block  letters,  enclosing  Royal  Cypher  with  black  com- 
position background  in  centre. 
Badges  of  Rank  : — 

Commissioner. — Silver  Crown,    star,   and  special  badge, 

according  to  sealed  pattern. 
Assistant    Commissioners. — Silver    star     and    special 

badge,  according  to  sealed  pattern. 
Deputy    Assistant    Commissioners. — Special    badge, 

according  to  sealed  pattern. 
Chief  Constables. — Special  badge,  according  to  sealed 
pattern. 
Gorget  Patches. — Blue  velvet,  4^  inches  long,  with  the  following 
ornamentations  : — 


METROPOUrAN  POLICE.  195 

Commissioner. — A  line  of  silver  oakleaf  embroidery  down 
the  centre;    small  silver  or  white  metal  button   i  inch 
from  the  point. 
Assistant  Commissioner.— A  line  of  silver  gimp  down 

the  centre ;   small  button  i  inch  from  the  point. 
Deputy     Assistant     Commissioners      and      Chief 
Constables. — A  line  of  silver  Russia  braid  and  small 
button  I  inch  from  point. 
Overalls,  Pantaloons  and  Trousers. — Blue  cloth,  with  2j-inch 

plain  black  mohair  braid  down  the  side  seams. 
Gloves. — White,  or  brown  kid  or  leather. 

Boots  and  Spurs. — With  Butcher  boots,  steel  hunting  spurs  with 
steel  chains  and  black  leather  straps. 

With  Wellington  boots,  steel  box  spurs  with  dummy  rowels. 


196  PARI  III. 


CITY    OF    LONDON    POLICE. 

Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioner. 
UNDRESS. 

Frock. — Dark  blue  serge,  single-breasted,  turn-down  collar,  cut  as 
lounge  coat  to  waist,  loose  at  chest  and  shoulders,  fitted  at 
waist.  Waist  seam  and  belt — serge  2\  inches  wide,  with  gilt 
metal  buckle.  Skirt  and  pockets  as  Military  frock.  Five  gilt 
buttons  down  front,  small  gilt  buttons  to  pockets.  Plain 
shoulder  straps  of  serge  fastened  with  small  gilt  buttons. 
Badges  of  rank  in  gold  embroidery. 

Buttons. — As  for  Full  Dress.     (Plate  II,  No.  37.) 

Gorget  Patches. — Blue  velvet,  4-^  inches  long,  with  line  of  gold 
oakleaf  embroidery  down  centre  (Assistant  Commissioner, 
line  of  gold  gimp),  small  gilt  button  i  inch  from  point. 

Pantaloons  or  Trousers. — Dark  blue  doeskin,  with  2j-inch  black 
oakleaf  embroidery  down  side  seams. 

Cap. — Blue  cloth,  with  band  of  i|-inch  black  oakleaf  lace. 
Drooping  peak  with  two  rows  of  gold  oakleaf  embroidery.  Cap 
Badge  as  for  Superintendents  of  City  Police. 

Gloves. — Brown  leather. 


DUBLIN  METROPOLITAN  POLICE.  197 


DUBLIN  METROPOLITAN  POLICE. 

The  Chief  Commissioner  and  Assistant  Commissioner. 

UNDRESS. 

Tunic. — Dark  Blue  Serge.  Single-breasted,  open  collar.  Collar 
and  cuffs  of  Blue  Serge,  with  two  buttons  on  each  cuff.  Flap 
pockets  on  each  breast  and  skirt  fastened  with  one  button  each. 
Plaited  Gimp  shoulder  cords. 

Buttons. — As  for  Full  Dress.     (Plate  II,  No.  30.) 

Trousers  or  Pantaloons. — Dark  Blue  Serge. 

Cap.— Staff  pattern.  Dark  Blue  Cloth  with  Black  Mohair  braid  band. 
Badge  in  centre.  Peak  detorated  with,  for  Commissioner,  two 
rows  ;  for  Assistant  Commissioner,  one  row,  Silver  Oakleaf  braid. 

Sword. — As  for  P'uU  Dress,  with  Brown  leather  scabbard. 

Sword  Belt  and  Slings. — Brown  leather,  "  Sam  Browne '"'  pattern. 

Sword  Knot. — Brown  leather  strap  and  acorn. 

Boots,  Spurs,  Cloak  and  Cape. — As  for  Full  Dress. 

Gloves. — Brown. 


o  2 


io8  PART  III. 


THE    LORD    LIEUTENANT    OF    IRELAND. 

VICEREGAL   HOUSEHOLD    EVENING  DRESS. 

Evening    Dress    Coat  of   Blue  Cloth  with  Black  Velvet   Collar. 

St.  Patrick's  Blue  Poplin  breastfacings  and  skirt  linings.     Three 

buttons  on  each  front,  two  at  waist  behind,  two  at  bottom  of 

skirts  ;  three  small  buttons  on  each  cuff. 
Buttons. — Gilt  mounted,  as  worn  on  Full  Dress  Coat.      (Plate  II, 

No.  35.) 
Dress  Waistcoat. — Single-breasted,  White  Marcella ;   three  small 

Gilt  mounted  buttons. 
Trousers. — Plain  Black  Evening  Dress  Material. 
Breeches,  Hose  and  Shoes. — When  specially  ordered. 


THE   CITY  MARSHAL.  199 


THE     CITY     MARSHAL. 

UNDRESS. 

Coatee. — Blue  Cloth,  cut  as  for  Full  Dress,  scarlet  cloth  collar  and 
cuffs.  The  lace  bars  on  the  fronts,  lace  chevrons  on  the  cuffs 
and  skirts,  and  small  squares  on  the  back  skirts  as  on  the  Full 
Dress  Coat.  No  lace  on  back.  Small  squares  of  lace  on  the 
collar  ends.     Body  lined  White  Italian  ;  skirts  lined  black. 

Scales. — Gold  shoulder  scales  on  blue  cloth. 

Buttons. — As  on  Full  Dress  (Plate  II,  No.  37),  except  those  on 
the  sleeves  and  tails  of  coatee,  which  are  of  same  pattern  but 
of  smaller  size. 

Trousers. — Blue  Cloth,  with  stripes  of  scarlet  cloth  2  inches  wide. 
All  other  articles  as  in  Full  Dress. 

The  Army  Pattern  Waterproof  Cape  is  worn  when  required. 

Saddlery  of  special  pattern. 

FOR  MOUNTED   DUTIES. 

Blue  Pantaloons,  with  stripes  as  on  the  trousers. 
Patent  Leather  Knee  Boots,  Army  pattern. 
Gilt  Spurs  and  Chains. 


20O 


PART  in. 


JUDGES    OF    THE    HIGH    COURT. 

At  the  Opening  of  Parliament,  or  when  attending  St.  Paul's 
Cathedral,  or  a  Special  Thanksgiving  Ceremony,  or  other  occasions 
of  State,  Judges  of  the  Appeal  Court  and  the  President  of 
the  Probate  Division  wear  the  Velvet  Court  Suit  {see  page  65) ; 
Black  Damask  Robes,  trimmed  with  Gold;  Lace  Bands;  White 
Gloves ;  Full-Bottomed  Wig ;  Beaver  Hat. 

Judges  of  the  Chancery,  King's  Bench,  and  Probate 
Divisions  wear  the  Velvet  Court  Suit  {see  page  65) ;  Scarlet  Cloth 
Robes;  Hood  and  Mantle.,  trimmed  with  Ermine;  Girdle;  Scarf; 
Tippet;  Plain  Bands;  White  Gloves;  Full-Bottomed  Wig ;  Beaver  Hat. 

The  Recorder  of  London  wears  the  Velvet  Court  Suit  {see 
page  65),  Scarlet  Robe  with  Black  Velvet  facings. 


Red   Letter   Days  on   which   the  Judges   of  the    High 
Court  (King's  Bench  Division)  wear,  at  Sittings  of 
the  Court  of  Law,  their  Scarlet  Robes  : — 
January     25.     Conversion  of  Saint  Paul. 

Purification  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

Saint  Matthias. 

Ash  Wednesday.     (Movable.) 

Annunciation  of  the  Blessed  Virgin  Mary. 

Saint  Mark. 

Saint  Philip  and  Saint  James. 

Ascension  Day.     Holy  Thursday.     (Movable.) 

The  King's  Accession. 

The  Queen's  Birthday. 

The  King's  Birthday. 

Saint  Barnabas. 

The  King's  Coronation. 

Prince  of  Wales's  Birthday. 

Saint  John  the  Baptist. 

Saint  Peter. 

Celebration  of  His  Majesty's  Birthday.     (Movable.) 

Saint  James. 

Saint  Luke. 

Saint  Simon  and  Saint  Jude. 

All  Saints. 

Lord  Mayor's  Day. 

Saint  Andrew. 

Birthday  of  Queen  Alexandra. 

Saint  Thomas. 


February 

2. 

)> 

24. 

March 

25- 

April 
May 

25. 
I. 

6. 
26. 

June 

3- 

J5 

II. 

» 

22. 

»» 

23- 

J> 

24. 

>» 

29. 

July 
October 

25- 
18. 

}) 

28. 

November  i. 

» 

9- 

30. 
December   1. 

21. 

Recorders  when  reading  an  Address  to  the  King  should  wear 
the  same  as  at  Court. 


MANNER  OF  WEARING  UNIFORM.  201 


MANNER     OF     WEARING     UNIFORM. 

A  soft  fronted  shirt  with  white  cuffs  is  the  best  to  wear  with 
uniform. 

When  breeches  are  worn,  pants  should  reach  to  the  knees  only 
or  a  combination  suit  to  reach  to  the  knees. 

With  stockings  it  is  advisable  to  wear  a  thin  pair  of  cotton  hose 
under  the  silk.  This  prevents  the  flesh  being  seen  through  the  silk. 
Both  pairs  should  be  well  pulled  up  over  the  knees  and  should  fit 
closely.  Shoes  should  not  have  too  thin  a  sole  unless  they  are  worn 
for  dancing.  Care  should  be  taken  to  secure  sword  belts  from 
showing  below  coats  or  waistcoats  or  above  waistcoat  openings. 
This  end  may  be  achieved  by  wearing  the  belt  under  the  braces. 

With  Court  Suits  plain  Gold  or  Pearl  studs  should  be  in  the  shirt- 
front,  and  watch  chains  should  not  be  worn.  The  Black  Silk  fob 
with  seals,  if  worn,  should  hang  from  the  fob  pocket  on  the  right 
side. 


THE  CARE  AND  PRESERVATION  OF  UNIFORM. 

All  gold  and  silver  laced  garments  or  articles  should  be  folded  or 
wrapped  in  the  paper  made  for  the  purpose  and  placed  in  air-tight 
tin  cases.  Care  should  be  taken  that  no  article  is  put  away  damp. 
All  articles  liable  to  be  eaten  by  moth  should  be  unfolded  at  intervals 
and  well  beaten  and  brushed  in  the  open  air. 

Russia  leather  parings,  powdered  camphor,  naphthaline,  carbolized 
paper,  or  turpentine  sprinkled  on  brown  paper  should  be  placed 
among  the  articles  of  uniform  which  are  to  be  packed  away  for  any 
time. 

Gold  Lace  that  has  become  slightly  tarnished  can  be  cleaned  with 
a  mixture  of  cream  of  tartar  and  dry  bread  rubbed  up  very  fine 
applied  in  a  dry  state  and  brushed  lightly  with  a  clean  soft  brush. 


PART  III. 


BUTTONS. 

PLATE   I.  „_^ 

PAGE 

Button  No.    I     ...     His   Majesty's  Household  (Full  Dress),  1st,  2nd, 

and  3rd  Classes i 

Master  of  the  Horse  (Full  Dress) 7 

Gentlemen  of  the  Lord  Chamberlain's  Office,  and 
Master  of  the    Household's   (Board   of   Green 

Cloth)  and  Ceremonial  Departments     6 

Earl  Marshal  (Full  Dress) 12 

Civil  Uniform  (Full  Dress),  ist  and  2nd  Classes  ...  37 

Diplomatic  (Evening  Dress  and  White  Uniform)  166 
Colonial  Service — Tropical  Uniform,  1st  and  2nd 

Classes        ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  53 

Government  of  India — Officers   in  Civil  Employ, 
Full  Dress  (Classes  I  and  H)  and  Hot  Weather 

Uniform  (Class  H)  48  &  176 

Government  of   India — Officers  of  the  Political 

Department  of,  for  all  Classes  of  Uniform    49  &  178-181 
Do.       ,,      2     ...     His  Majesty's  Household  (Levee  Dress),  1st,  2nd, 

3rd,  4th,  and  5th  Classes...         ...         ...         ...  2 

Earl  Marshal  (Levee  Dress)            ...         ...         ...  13 

Civil  Uniform  (Levee  Dress),  1st,  2nd,   3rd,  4th, 

and  5th  Classes     37 

Government  of  India — Officers  in  Civil  Employ, 
Levee  Dress,  Undress,  Mess  Dress,  Hot  Weather 

Uniform  (Classes  HI  and  IV) 48  &  1 74-177 

Government  of  Bombay — Political  Officers,  for  all 

Classes  of  Uniform  49  &  178-181 

Colonial  Service — Tropical  Uniform,  3rd,  4th,  and 

5th  Classes            53 

Do.       ,,      3     ...     His  Majesty's  Equerries  and  Aides-de-Camp       ...  11 
Do.       ,,      4     ...     His   Majesty's   Body   Guard  of  the   Honourable 

Corps  of  Gentlemen-at- Arms      ...         ...          ...  23 

Do.       ,,      5     ...     The  King's  Body   Guard  of  the  Yeomen  of  the 

Guard  (Officers) 25 

Governors- General  (all  silver)         ...         51 

Do.       „      6     ...     The    King's    Body  Guard  for   Scotland   (Royal 

Company  of  Archers)      ...           ...         ..           ...  27 

Do.       ,,      7     ...     Military  Knights  of  Windsor  (Full  and  Undress)  34  &  157 

Do.       ,,      8     ...     Officers  of  Arms,  England  ...         ...         ...         ...  14 

Ditto            Scotland 18 

Ditto           Ireland 20 

Viceregal  Staff,  India,  Evening  Dress      ...         ...  184 

Staffs  of  Governors-General  (Evening  Dress)       ...  185 

His  Majesty's  Hou.sehold  (Evening  Dress)           ...  4 

Queen  Mary's  Household  (Evening  Dress)           ...  4 

Queen  Alexandra's  Household  (Evening  Dress)  ...  4 

Prince  of  Wales's  Household  ( Evening  Dress)     ...  4 

Windsor  Uniform      ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  5 

Constable  and  Governor  of  Windsor  Castle          ...  32 

Deputy- Constable  and  Lieutenant-Governor        ...  33 

Pages  of  Honour      ...         ...         ...         ...         ...  8 

His  Majesty's  Chaplains      ...         ...         ...         ...  64 

Children  of  His  Majesty's  Chapels  Royal...         ...  160 

Yeomen  of  the  Guard           ...         ...         ...         ...  i6i 

His  Majesty's  Swankeeper 162 

Ditto         Bargemaster 163 

Ditto          Watermen 163 

Do.       ,,  20     ...             Ditto         Marshalmen 164 


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Do. 

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Do. 

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Do. 

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Do. 

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Do. 

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Do. 

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Do. 

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Do. 

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10 


11 


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14 


15 


16 


17 


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20 


BUTTONS.    Plate  I. 


This  Plate  is  inserted  by  the  courtesy  of  Messrs.  Jennens  &  Co.,  Ltd,,  2,  New  Burlington  Place,  IV,  1. 

COPYRIGHT. 


204  PART  III. 


BUTTONS. 

PLATE   II. 

PAGE 

Button  No.  21     ...     Holyrood  High  Constables 165 

Do.       ,,    22     ...     Royal  Academicians 80 

Do.       „    23     ...     Cloth  Court  Dress 78 

Do.       ,,    24     ...     Velvet  Court  Dress  (Old  and  New  Styles)  76  &  77 

Do.       ,,    25,26,     His  Majesty's  Lieutenants  of  Counties  for  England, 

27,  28         Scotland,  Ireland,  and  Wales,  respectively       ...       57 

Do.       ,,    29     ...     Lieutenants  for  the  City  ot  London  58 

Do.        ,,30     ...     Deputy- Lieutenants     and     Vice-Lieutenants      of 

Counties     ...         ...         ...         ...         ...         ...       60 

Metropolitan  Police — Commissioner  and  Assistant 

Commissioners  (Full  and  Undress)       ...  89  &  194 

County  Chief  Constables 92 

Dublin  Metropolitan  Police  (Full  and  Undress)    99  &  197 
Consular  Service  (Full  and  Levee  Dress)...         ...       45 

Consular  Service  (Undress)...         ...         ...         ...     167 

Trinity  House  (Full  and  Undress) 75  &  191 

Secretary  of  Trinity  House  (Full  and  Undress)       75  &  192 
Lord  Lieutenant  of  Ireland  (Full  and  Lev^e  Dress, 

and  Evening  Dress)         82  &  198 

Royal  Irish  Constabulary    ...         ...         ...         ,,,       94 

City  Marshal  (Full  and  Undress) 88&199 

City  of  London  Police — Commissioner  and 

Assistant  Commissioner  91  &  196 

Do.       ,,    38     ...     Lord    Warden    of   Cinque    Ports     (Full    Dress, 

Undress  and  Evening  Dress)     73&189 


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BUTTONS.    Plate  II. 

This  Plate  is  inserted  by  the  courtesy  of  Messrs.  Jenttens  &•  Co.,  Ltd.,  2,  New  Burlington  Place,  W.  i. 


COPYRIGHT. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


BY    APPOINTMENT. 


PEARLS  ®  DIAMONDS. 


THE  Goldsmiths  and  Silversmiths  Company 
have  one  of  the  finest  collections  of  Pearl 
and  Diamond  Jewellery  in  London. 
The  Company  prepare  exclusive  designs  for 
Je>x^els    to    be    worn    at    Court  and  for  other 
occasions.    These  designs  with  an  estimate  of 
cost  will  be  submitted  free  upon  application. 

The  Goldsmifhs  &  Silversmiths  CompaiiyE? 

yfitfi  y)fii(rfi  is  iniKr'pr'-aM  'Pie  GoCdtmitfis  JR.Uianfe  L'.'  Bt(^  1757 

JEWELLERS    TO    HIS    MAJESTY    THE    KING, 

112  Regent  Street 
London  W.  1. 


jjress  ana  insignia    worn  at  court. 


32 


WARING   &   GILLOW 


FURNITURE  AND  DECORATION 


MringscGillow 

3^urnis6ers&^ecoratorstojfe.M.t/2e7lljr2^.  VLTD 

164- I8O,  OXFORD  STREET,  L01MD0M,W.  1. 

BOLD  STREET,  LIVERPOOL.  DEANSGATE, MANCHESTER. 


iniiiiiiiii! 


M 


33 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court, 


BY  APPOINTMENT. 


UNIFORMS*  EQUIPMENT. 


ESTABLISHED   ABOUT    A.D.    1760. 


J.  &  B.  PEARSE  &  Co. 

ARMY     CLOTHIERS, 


Have  supplied  the  uniforms  for 
the  rank  and  file  of  the  Yeomen  of 
the  Guard  under  Royal  Warrant 
during  four  reigns  (Seep.g.m.) 

Uniforms  for  every  Branch  of  the  Service 

812,   OLD   FORD    ROAD,   BOW,  E.  3. 


TeLEPHONe_CERRARD   4-677 


TelegramS-STRONGITHARH     LONDON 


AW© 


BV  APPOINTMENT 


LIMITED 


WIDDOWSON    &    VEALE 


Dress  and  Tnsigftia    Worn  at  Court. 


34 


THE 


Scottish  Widows 

FUND 

LIFE    ASSURANCE     SOCIETY 


Funds  Exceed 

22  Millions. 


FOUNDED    1815. 


Claims  Paid 

50  Millions. 


THE    LARGEST   BRITISH    MUTUAL   LIFE  OFFICE. 


The  Society  transacts  all  classes  of 
Life  Assurance  and  Annuities,  e.g. — 

POLICIES   TO  PROVIDE  FOR  DEATH  DUTIES. 
COMBINED    INVESTMENT   AND  FAMILY   PROTECTION. 
SPECIAL  POLICIES  FOR  LADIES  AND  CHILDREN. 
INCOME   FOR   LIFE,    COMMENCING   ON   RETIREMENT. 

NOTE. — The  rebate  of  Income  Tax  allowed  by  the  Government  on  the  premiums  paid  {subject  to  certain 
limitations)  renders  a  Life  Assurance  Policy  very  profitable  and  attractive. 

HEAD    OFFICE:    9,   St.    Abdrew    Square,    EDINBURGH. 
LONDON  :  28,  CornhiU,  E.C.  3,  and  17,  Waterloo  Place,  S.W.  1. 


35 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court 


THEIR  MAJESTIES 
THE  KING  AND  QUEEN. 


HIS  ROYAL  HIGHNESS 
THE  PRINCE  OF  WALES. 


BY    AlPOINTMENT 


BOOK    THEATRE    SEATS. 

ENGAGE    BANDS    FOR    DANCES. 

HIRE     MOTOR     CARS     for     the     Theatre, 
Shopping,  etc.,  at 

ASHTON  &  MITCHELL'S 

ROYAL    AGENCY, 
33,  OLD  BOND  STREET,  W.  1,  or   35,  SLOANE  STREET,  S.W.  L 

f  Gerrard  7990  for  Theatre  Tickets, 
PHONE  \  Mayfair  4040  for  Motor  Hire. 
L  Gerrard  8523  for  Bands. 


THRESHER  &   GLENNY, 

Established  1755. 

CIVIL     AND      MILITARY     TAILORS, 
INDIAN     AND     TROPICAL     OUTFITTERS. 

Details   of    correct    uniform  for  "*«- ■^f 
any    appointment,    and    estimate 

of  cost   on    application. 
White   drill    uniform,    and    com- 
plete outfits  for  Tropical  Stations. 


BY      ApPOir 


19,  Clifford  Street,  Savile  Row,  London,  W.  1. 

152  &  153,  STRAND,  LONDON,  W.C.  2. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court.  36" 


Phone:  Gerrard  5246.  Telegrams    "  Cadurcis,  Phone,  London. 


1^  »       V  ^^ 


L.  &  H.  NATHAN 


HER    LATE    MAJESTY 
QUEEN   VICTORIA. 


(ESTABLISHED    1790), 

SPECIALISE     IN 


DIPLOMATIC    and 

COURT  UNIFORMS 

Of  every  description  for  use  at  Court  Functions. 


12,   PANTON   STREET,    HAYMARKET,    S.W. 

(Late  of  17,  Coventry  Street,  Piccadilly  Circus,  W.) 


By  Appointment 


EDWARD    SMITH 

Army  Furrier    

Military  Cap  and  Accoutrement  Maker 

CONTRACTOR     TO     H.M.      GOVERNMENT 
5,    BOYLE    STREET,     SAVILE    ROW 

LONDON,   W.  I. 

Swords  Cleaned,   Reburnished,  and  Nickel  Plated 

Bearskin  Caps.       Busbies.  Sword  Belts.         Sashes.  Helmets. 

Forage  Caps.  Highland  Bonnets.      Sword  Knots.        Aiguillettes.        Swords. 

THE    TRADE    SUPPLIED. 

Telephone  No  :  GERRARD  8183.         TeUfraphic  Address:  "KEPI,  PHONE,  LONDON." 


37 


Dress  and  Inii^nia    Worn  at  Court. 


HOBSON   CS,  SONS, 

ESTABLISHED    1850, 

4,    PRINCES    STREET,    HANOVER    SQUARE, 

LONDON,    W.  1. 


Court,  Clollt  HaDal  ana  militarp  caiiors. 


GOLD   LACEMEN   AND    EMBROIDERERS. 
CAP     AND     ACCOUTREMENT     MAKERS. 


^         V         %         % 


Telegrams  :  "  Hobson,  Reg.,  London. 


Telephone  :  Mayfalr  3726. 


WATERPROOF 
FISHING  WADERS. 


THORNTON  &  Co.  are  actual  manu- 
facturers of  fishing  Trousers  and 
Stockings  of  the  very  highest  quaHty. 
Every  pair  is  thoroughly  tested  before 
leaving  the  factoiy  and  is  guaranteed 
water  tight.  Special  attention  is  given 
to  anglers  wishing  Waders  made  to  order. 

Prices  will  be  sent  on   request. 


THORNTON    &    CO.,  LTD., 

Jndia    tfiubber    Manufacturer s, 

78.    PRINCES   STREET,    EDINBURGH. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


38 


BY    APPOINTMENT   TO    H.M.  THE    KING. 

JOSEPH     BOX, 

Court  Bootmaker, 
4^S,     CONDUIT     ST.,    SV ,  1. 


BENJAMIN    EDGINQTON 

(S.  W.  SILVER  &  Co.  and  BENJAMIN  EDGINQTON,  LD.). 


BY    APPOINTMEN- 


V.ZWX  JVlakcr  to  Ris  JVlajcsty*     ^^ 

FOR     MANY    YEARS    TENT    MAKER    TO     H.M.     QUEEN    VICTORIA    AND 
H.M.     KING     EDWARD     VH. 


MARQUEES  AND  TENTS  ON 
SALE  OR  HIRE  FOR  GARDEN 
PARTIES  AND  FETES  OF 
.-.        •       ALL  KINDS.     .-.       .-. 


TEMPORARY       ROOMS       FOR       BALLS      AND       SUPPERS. 
FLAGS  AND  DECORATIONS  ON  HIRE. 


Addr 


ess: 


BENJAMIN    EDGINGTON, 


~^^^^      1..   DUKE    STREET,   LONDON    BRIDGE,  S.E. 
and  KING  WILLIAM  HOUSE,  EASTCHEAP,  E.G. 


Telephones :     Hop  604. 

Avenue  1410. 


'J "elegrams  :    "  Benjamin  Edgington,  London. 


39  Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court, 


BY  APPOINTMENT  TO  H.M.  THE   KING 


"ST  RONAN'S" 

THE    SCOTTISH    NATURAL 
MINERAL     TABLE     WATER 


St  IRonan'8  maelU,  INNERLEITHEN 

And   38  YORK  PLACE,   EDINBURGH 


Telegraphic  Address  :      ^         ^W  J- ■t-'    J-    -^1     V    /^  \  Telephone: 

■•M^"--"  tvT>  ^A/^  No.  22 

dinburgh.      ^       W^'  ▼    „£) 

/^     '        % 

^  NURSERYMEN,  r^ 

^     Seedsmen    and     Florists,     ^ 
floral  Decorations.  Cdrcatbe^  Cut  flowers. 

FOREST      TREES      OF      ALL     KINDS. 
ORNAMENTAL  TREES  AND  SHRUBS. 


Seed  Warehouse  :  Nurseries  : 

6,  Frederick  Street,  Warriston,   Inverleith, 

Edinburgh.  and  Bangholm. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court.  40 


By  Royal  Warrant 


TAPESTRIES,  FURNITURE,  ANTIQUE 
EMBROIDERIES,  LACES, 

CLEANED    AND    RESTORED, 
to  His  Majesty  The  King  COLLECTIONS  descHbed  and  catalogued. 

EMBROIDERY    OF    ALL    DESCRIPTIONS. 

Gold  Embroidery.      Masonic  Work.      Designs  traced  and  prepared  for  working. 

LESSONS       IN       NEEDLEWORK       AND       LACE.     (Spedal  terms  W  Ckss  Lessons  and 

Schools.) 

LECTURES     ON    NEEDLECRAFT     AND     FURNITURE     IN     GENERAL. 


MISS    M.    SYMONDS, 

Needlecraft. 

399-401,  OXFORD    STREET,  LONDON.  W.  1. 

(Telephone  No. :  Mayfair  1317). 

Gold  and  Silver  Medals  and  Diplomas.  Member  of  the  Federation  of  Hand  Embroiderers. 

Member  of  the  Church  Crafts  League. 


Telephone  No.:  Telegraphic  Address: 

City  4085.  "Fitweed,"   London. 

NUTTING  CBi,  KENT, 

(3ol6   Xacemen   anb    Embvoiberers, 

18,     LITTLE     BRITAIN,     E.G.  1. 


DIPLOMATIC,     NAVAL     AND     MILITARY     ACCOUTREMENT 

MANUFACTURERS, 

eoitiractors  to  f)M,  eovcrnmcnn  masonic  Rcdalia. 


REGIMENTAL    COLOUR    MANUFACTURERS. 
RESTORING   OLD   COLOURS  A  SPECIALITY, 


41  Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


By  Appointmbnt. 


'Phone  : 
VICTORIA  7138 


To  H.M.  THE  KING. 

H.M.  QUEEN  ALEXANDRA. 
H.R.H.  THE   PRINCE  OF  WALES. 


T.  SHAW  &  CO.,  ; 


.   J.   MORISON. 
.    C.    MORISON. 


14,     ECCLESTON     STREET,     S.W.   1. 

(Close  Victoria  Station.) 


DOMESTIC    IRONMONGERS. 

KITCHEN    FITTERS    and    FURNISHERS 

RETINNING  and   ALL  REPAIRS. 


By  Appointment  to 
H.R.H.  The  Prince  of  Wales. 


ROBERT     LEWIS, 

20,     ST.     JAMES'S     STREET,     LONDON,     S.W.  1. 

Cigar  Importer.    Cigarette 
JManufacturer    &    XTobacconiet. 

ma^e   of   the  finest   selected 

TURKISH    TOBACCO. 

Code  : 

;  Telephone  :  A.B.C.  5th  and  6th  Telegrams  : 

Gerrard  3787.  Editions.  "  Intimidad,  St.  James, 

London." 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court,  42 

Telephone :  Garrard  3409. 

WILLIAM  NORTHAM, 

Robe  Maker  and  Oilor. 


Peers    Robes   and  Mantles  for   Orders  of  Knighthood. 


•i||r'i||i"i||i"iui",||i"ini"i||r'i||i"i|(i-i],|- 


STATE,  LAW,  CHURCH,  UNIVERSITY  AND  MUNICIPAL 

ROBES. 


By   Special  Appointment   to  University   of   London,   etc. 


9,   HENRIETTA   STREET,  STRAND,   W.C     2. 


Telephone-MUSEUM  4673. 
By  Special    ^^^f    Appointment 


To    HIS    MAJESTY    THE    KING.    IM^    His  Late  Majesty  KING  EDWARD  VII. 


FRANCIS    DRAPER   &  SON, 

110,   Albany    Street,    Regent's    Park,    N.W.I. 

Picture     Frame     Makers,    Gilders,     and     Carvers 

TO   THE   NATIONAL   GALLERY.   WALLACE    COLLECTION,   AND    NATIONAL    GALLERY    OF 

BRITISH  ART. 

AGENTS    TO    THE    NATIONAL    PORTRAIT    GALLERY. 
CONTRACTORS  TO   H.M.   GOVERNMENT   AND  OFFICE  OF  WORKS-GOVERNMENTS   OF 
INDIA.  SOUTH  AFRICA  AND  CEYLON. 

SPECIALITIES. 

Restoration  and  Glazing  of  Oil  Paintings,  Drawings  and  Prints,  Hanging, 
Packing,  and  Removal  of  Works  of  Art.  Mahogany,  and  Gilt  Cases  for 
Miniatures,  &c.,  Written  and  Engraved  Tablets  in  Gilt  Mahogany,  Ebony, 
Ivory,  and  Metals,  for  Pictures,  Statuary,  &c.  Old  Carved  Frames,  and 
Replicas,    French    Mounts  and    Passe-partouts. 

As  made  to  the  order  of 
H.M.  THE  QUEEN.  H.M.  THE  QUEEN  OF  NORWAY.  H.R.H.  PRINCESS  VICTORIA. 

H.M.  QUEEN  ALEXANDRA.  H.R.H.  THE  PRINCESS  ROYAL  H.R.H.  THE  DUKE  OF  CONNAUOHT. 

H.R.H.  PRINCE  ARTHUR  OF  CONNAUOHT. 


43  Di'ess  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court. 


By  Appointment.  'By  Appointment. 


G.  ADAM  'S)  Co. 


COURT    FLORISTS    ® 
FRUIT        SPECIALISTS 

TO    HIS     MAJESTY    THE    KING    AND 
H.R.H.      THE      PRINCE      OF     WALES 


42,    NEW    BOND    STREET, 

LONDON,    W.  L 

Established  1826.  Telephone:  Gcrrard  614. 


SPECIALITY. 

Sheaves,  Posies  and  Natural  Bunches  of  Flowers 
for  Court  and  Social  Functions. 


Floral     Decorations     for     Balls,     Concerts     and     Receptions. 

Church    Decorations    for     Weddings. 

Cases,  Rockeries  and  Ferneries   constructed,   furnished 
and     kept     in     order     by      contract      or     otherwise. 

Estimates  given  Free  of  Charge. 


Dress  and  Insignia    Worn  at  Court.  44 


•^otmentior^^  TELEPHONE    No.    49. 

'  "  '"  J.  CHRISTIE  §  SON, 

Established  1804.  LIMITED, 

11.  St.  Andrew  Square.  EDINBURGH. 

CLOTHIERS  &  OUTFITTERS, 
Hatters^  Shirtmakers^  Hosiers  ^  (jlovers. 

NAVAL    fi?    MILITARY    OUTFITS. 

HOMESPUNS  e?  SCOTCH  TWEEDS.     HIGHLAND  DRESS. 

Makers  of  CHESTERFIELD  GOLF  GLOVES. 

{See  pai^-e  8i.) 


BY    APPOINTMENT. 


SQUIRE   &   SONS,    LTD., 

CHEMISTS   UPON   THE   ESTABLISHMENT  OF  THE   KING. 


©tepeneinfl,  Analytical      ^       ^     CXU^xnxckf^ 


iKHboleeale   anb    flDanufacturina 


413p    OXFORD    STREET,    LONDON,    W.    1. 

(ONLY    ADDRESS.) 

r (Inland):  Squire,  Wesdo,  London. 
Telephone:  Mayfair  2307  Telegrams  -.^  .      (Chargeable  as  two  words). 

(2  Lines).  I  (Foreign):  Squire,  London. 


45  Dress  and  Insignia   Worn  at  Court. 


< 

^^ 

\ 

1 

»Y 

APPOINTMEN 

r. 

CHARLES  LANCASTER  &  CO.,  Ltd., 

GUN    AND    RIFLE    MANUFACIURERS 

TO  HIS   MAJESTY    KING   GEORGE   V. 

11,     PANTON     STREET,     HAYMARKET, 

S.W.  1. 

Telegrams  :                                                                                                                             Telephone  : 

"Oval  Bore,  London."                                                                                                       Gerrard  3691. 

Hi.  JAMES, 

31,  GOLDEN  SQUARE,  LONDON,  W. 

Civil,  Diplomatic   and    Foreign   Embroiderer. 
Gold   Laceman   and   Cap   Manufacturer. 

NAVAL   AND    MILITARY   COCKED   HATS.      <^^i^^^^-..    , 


Helmets,   Belts,   Aiguillettes,   Sashes,   Swords, 
Russias  and  Cords,  &c. 

Metal  Ornaments,  Mohair  Trimmings, 

Buttons,  ^      ^       ^  Plumes, 

Miniature  Decorations  and  Medals.  Order  and  Medal    Ribands 

TELEPHONE  :    Gerrard  6368. 


Dress  and  Insignia   Word  at  Ceurl. 


Tel.  No.  Mayfair  2493. 


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34,  35  ^  ^Q>, 


LONDON,  W.  I, 


Specialities : 

Silk   Hosiery  for  Court   and  Evening  wear, 
Shirts,  Pyjamas,  Motor  Scarves^  Gloves. 


A  Large  Stock  of  Ties  and  Sweaters  in 
REGIMENTAL  and  COLLEGE  COLOURS. 

Ran  KEN  &  Co. 

Civil  and  Military   Tailors   and 
Colour  Specialists. 

15a.    George    Street.    Hanover    Square. 

LONDON,   W.  1. 

And  at    Calcutta,   Simla,   Lahore,   Delhi,   Rawal    Pindi, 

and  Murree. 


Telegrams :— "  Mentally." 


'S'         Established  in  1770. 


Dress  and  Insignia   Worn  at  Court. 


ADENEY&SON 

Established    1774. 
UNDER    THE    HIGHEST    PATRONAGE. 


Court,  Civil,  and  Diplomatic  Tailors, 
ROBE    MAKERa 

16,    SACKVILLE   STREET, 

PICCADILLY,    LONDON,    W.  1. 

Telephone  No.  Regent  653. 


Dress  and  Insio;nia   Worn  at  Court. 


BY  APPOINTMENT 


LIB€RTY 
SILKS 

AR€  PARTICULARLY 
SUITABLE      FOR 

COURTGOWHS 

evenmcDResses 


COLOURCD 
SKETCHeS  OF 
MODCLS  WITH 
eSTIMATeS& 
PATTeRNS  OF 
MATeRIALS 
POST  FR€C 


UBeRTY&Co 

ReceiiT  STReeT,  lowdon 

AND  PARIS